THE ROYAL VISIT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 53, 22 March 1901, Page 3

THE ROYAL VISIT.

(PBB PBES3 ASSOCIATION.) {Received 21, 9.23 a.m.) Losdok, March 20. The Opliu" BRS P 3 »"-ed Sagres, south of Cape St. Vincent(Received 21,11.1 a.m.) London. March 20. The Niobr, by means c f wireless t-1- - graphy, sent a telegram to Gibwleer conveying the Duke ct York's wishes ■with legard to his reception there. (Received 21, 10.10 a.m.) Mklbotjbke, March 21. Fine designs have been drawn for the arches. The chief arch will bo the Queen's arch in Oellins-street, wbicb will be surmounted by a gilded figure ef the late Queen, and Statutes of t'se King [and Queen aßd the late Prince Consort will surround the central figure. Wkllugtov, March 21. the City Council tonight the Mayo." reported en the deputation the wther day to the Premie with regard to financing the display un the Royal visit. After some discussion the Council decided to refer the question of the reception of &« Royal P» r *y to a com : toitteo which will report to the Council nfter a cocferince: *i*n »»« Citizens Committee.

The Harbour Board vriil pra3?nt sn address to the Duke ef Cornwall on his arrival.

CHBIBTCHCSCH, March 21

At a public meeting in csnoection with the reception of the Dako and Duchejs of ITork, the gßceral opinion was that the cost of decorating the city abnuld be borne by the Government, and a re olution vens passed to that •effect. A of the resolution is to be forwar ed t) the Premier, the meeting being adjourned until receipt of his reply. __________