KNOWN TO PEOPLE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 18920, 23 January 1936, Page 5

KNOWN TO PEOPLE

WORLD TRAVELS

HIGH SERVICE AS PRINCE CITIES AND BACKBLOCKS PUBLIC ESTEEM EARNED SPELL OF PERSONALITY (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) LONDON.. Jan. 22. The Times, in a leading article, recalling' King Edward's travels throughout the Empire and throughout the world, whereby he is no strangier to his peoples, says : "Thus at a time when the Crown will come to play a new predominant part „i the political unity of the Empire, the wearer is by his own indomitable energy and his father's foresight, known to an unprecedented number of Ins subjects. Hundreds of thousands overseas not only i" the cities, but in the backblocks, have been delighted to claim We saw the Prince.'

"Thev can now proudly boast 'We know the King.' Nor is it a knowledge of passing acquaintance, for the lung is a personality whose doings are followed with close' and affectionate interest, testifying to his eminence, his übiquity as a public figure and the interest of his character and appeal of his qualities, which cannot fail to command popular confidence and the honest liking with which he begins his reign.

"King Edward shares very fully in the physical courage which is always an endowment of the House of Windsor. Also, like his father and his grandfather, he is utterly free from aftectation and pretentiousness. He has an unerring eye for distinction between dignity ami solemity. No ma is more willing to make friends, and none has a greater regard for the obligations of friendship.

"The King also values humanity, men. not books, being his library, as were those of his grandfather. He is gifted with a general interest in all sorts and conditions of people. He is rich in the studv of mankind, which is admirable and '"endearing in any man, and inestimable in a sovereign.

"Such is the personality which piaces so remarkable a spell on many communities within and without his realm. Moreover, he possesses that unacquirable vitality which is the master key to other hearts. It lias irradiated the great service lie has already done in the Commonwealth, in the Empire, in the world and in British industrial areas. '

The article goes on to emphasise the wideness of Kinm Edward's experience and versatility. It recalls the thrills he I found in horsemanship and flying and his recreations of golf and gardening, which may seem smaller examples than thev truly are of the context, of great responsibilities. -"Nevertheless they indicate his eagerness for life and its variety and show a versatility which is not necessarily fickleness, and a vitality which is deceived by no illusion of effortless success," continues the Times. "Wherever the Prince went he left a rich legacy of goodwill and understanding and brought away a knowledge whereby lie and his advisers must profit in future, while his speeches on unemployment prove his passionate earnestness concerning this problem. Accordingly, the nation understood his augury with high hope, and offers homage and pledges loyalty to King Edward "VIII-

"He ascends the throne when a settled prospect of international stability is lacking, but at home Britain's policy was never more united. His contribution to this will doubtless be guided by his well-known admiration of the work of his grandfather as the ambassador of peace and friend of Europe.

"King Edward's exceptional experience in English-speaking countries, the Dominions and the United States, might seem to invite a mission strengthening their links. Moreover, he will be heart and soul with every true effort for "renter happiness and security for the Dominions and the promotion of world peace.

"King Edward as yet lacks a consort's help and counsel, but he is able to turn to the wisdom and experience of the gracious lady whose devoted part for the last 25 year's is known to all. Thus the nation, 'with unquenchable gratitude for the father's work, and confidence high in the son's promise, sets its face forward again."