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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 131, 28 June 1901, Page 2

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•t SPEECH BY TUB DUKE OF YORE. Ddneoik, Jud« 96. s- In the ciurse of a speech given in ii. the Octagon the Duke of York reik 'iimlcHd that were prods needed of id the colany's a'tachmtint to the throne v they had been given a hundredfold in r- ho galU t service) rendered to the if Hmpnv by your sons und b»othew, and i} ' I"-' glorious uufading memory of the ; L loved oi-fli, wh A , iilxs, sleep in the Afrii. -an v< It, Referring to the death of ig the Qti'-.en he siid : "We take comfort a- in the knoal that io her great ;h noble life will b* found one of the most certain souic<s of the spirit of loyally, of uui'y and solemn deter mimtion to ki sbara the common burden whick has a- cow declared itself with such an irrer sis ' : iWe force through .ut the free in na'ions which form the British Empiiv. We have fagerly looked forr- ward to visiting tbis favoured district ca of New Zealand, knowing that we >k sbeuld find here a community of pun ie Scotch origin, who some half century , 0 ago le r t tbeir native sfcorei for thia 'y distant land. They infused into (heir ip new life that courage, perseverance, 1 and tenacity of purpose which, together with the spirit of enterprise, ate iofaer>u eot charactei istics of their raoe. What a- must have been but a m re hamhp let, but in which they saw with pro. as phe'ic eye its present greatnew, they ii, honoured with the Celtic name of that fnire t of ci'iep, the protd and historic z, i apital, which is the pride of all Soo'chls rt:en. Mos f < heartily do I reciprocate 'lie hope exre&ed that our visit may y. enhance tho spirit (f goodwill which ul should Hind in one great solid unio i ,d < f hraris tie sca'tered potions of the ct Empire. We de-p'y regret thatowii-g ie ti tiumerous engagements we are noj iy able to rennin longer and visit other •y portions of the island. We shall quit a- for shores with feelings of profound in g r at:tode for the generous and unfeigned kiodoesi extended to ua m throughout tho length and breadth of p) the colony. It is our earnest prayer that Divine Providence may continue if gu'da and watch over the destines of s- its pe. pie." THE DUKE'S*THANKS TO OTACK). Duhbdin, June 27 In a speech at the laying of the foundation stone of the Queen's Memorial Scot ie, the Duke s«id he sin--9r c rely thanked the citidens of Dunedia an 1 the people of the Proviaoe of Otago for th ir warm and friendly weloome, and added tli-t te would leave the beautiful and hospitable Island with [i, deep regret. 'g DEPASTURE FROM DUHEDIK, Donedin, June 27. IS Afh r laying the t-tone, the Duke i( and Duches*, amid enthusiastic cheers. ( ] drove to the railway s'atio", when d they said good-bye to the Mayor and h other?. Tbe Duke txpress d to the I Mayor tho extreme pleasure which hia v'sit to Dunadin had afforded him. Ha K vavo Mr. T. E. Dnao (cuief of the ie Tjurst Dep'ituient) a pair of sleeve 0 links with the white rose of York in enamel, and Mr. John Ho'mee (Gog vernms nt Commissioner) a silv r oifara ette case, and the Mayor (Mr. Dennis. t too) and Mr. Obiaholm autograph j photographs. 1 THK DUKE r>F YOBK'B MBSSAGB TO 3 THIS PEOPLE OK NEW ZEALAND. A WARM-HEARTED FAREWELL. ft The foil >wing is the farewell message : L of the Duke of York to the people of if New Zej'and " Dunedin, 29th June, 1991. Dear Lord Banfurly,—On the eve of e our departure, I am anzi jus to tell the o people of New Zealand how happy we g hive been in their beau'iful land, with o what regrets we leave it, and what 0 lasting fi elings of gra'itude we carry 1 away for the loyal enthusiasm, cordif ulity a .d k'ndheaiteduess so universie ally acco ded to us throughout our i- st'»y. I would atk you to convey to e 'ho Govei nraent <ur wai rne s t shanks f o r all their and admirably <• rat'ii»d out plan-' for ucommoda ,, on, c info-1 and entertaimi ent of O'ireelvea xnd cur staff. In addi'ion to Govcramen*; Hous s at Auckland and Wellington, wlere you so kindly en»erta re t u", t-oth there And in other oi'i-'s and towns, hote's were engaged for ( u>- use, and priva'e indivldua's ir d u emVe so l ' club? m s l, gen vously p'a ed th«ir bouacs at our disp <ral, and .we k cw that similar hospitality n awaited ngat those places which unfertunatrly f'om wint < f time it waaoet p it-S'ble o visit, Railivay arrasgeH raents wr,e invariably excellent, »nd everything possible was done to entire faftty and comfort on our journey. p through. I fear this must hare M*. f ;oled mu h extra work upon • fficisb , and rmplojees, as well asinc nv nienoe o the traveiing public. Every att«n« t.ion was fho'in h_v the Post and Telegraph Departmsn's, rnd their work was promptly and < fficiently carried ou* I '. The police service throughout the colony was most sntisfao'ory, and performed with conspicuous t°ct and judgment. The revi tws at Auckland and Ohristchurrh, at which all brar ohes of 1 the New Z a 1 nl forces were reprt- - sentfd, ent bl d me to f rm some idea "f the c l ny's splendid fighting k materia', and brought heme to ue iftore • than ever tho enormous accession of s'rength which the Emp're can count i upon if need should arise from New ■! Zt-iilatjd. Tim chstrfulu»Bß with whioh t voluiito<rs came together, in many ins'unces trai-eMirig long distances, both by Und ami sea, wes wortty of the highest praiV, nnd I wes froud b>yond measure ti witne's the enthusiastic reception which was everywhere aocordfd to the contingents which have a re u'-n-d from South Africa. I ; was particularly interested in the c det corps, forno of which ebowed marked steidiness on partde, and when linicg etree's, aid the [ appearance and march past of the ; coipsat Christchu'ch were eopecially creditable. I venture to think thfg movenent is deserving of every en- ■ onrageiuent, partijularly as regards [ ' hi provi.-i 'ii (f properly t ained instructors a c , apart fr. m its physical b*refits, it itifufos into the ruing geDerat on a spirit of discipline and esprit de corps which must tend to make ' bitter citizens as well as good soldiers. I learn \vi h much pleasure that among the con'iogents sent to South Africa wore irany representatives of school cadet carp-, and tint, in one instance no f wer than between t>o and 70 from a finglo coips j ioed tho force. I was o'pccia ly tj meat foce to face the iMnoti pcrp'e at d to have witnessed tl eir wit and in'erestirg gathering at R"torrtn, and to have h.id personal ■ fiiondly ititercourse with their hading chiefs and representatives. It was gratifying to hen' their aFsurance of lr yalty to tho Kir.g, thfir expressions of sorrow for tbeir deeply loved Queeti and to experience their enthusiasm and

!i—>— ——— trermnesi of heart towards ourselves t km glad to think that this ancient and chivalrous race is living in pe.ce and prosperity, and sharing with their pakeha brothers the daties and r. spgnsibilitifs of gooi cit z.nship. To your Premier, who has aecompiui d us on all Decisions, I would ask you to convey our warmest thanks for hi* courtesy, kind attention, and untiring energy, which have in to sm»ll degret contiibutei to making our s'ay in New Zealand so enjoyable. The D'ichef-s and I ure siDcerely grateful to you and Lady Ranfur'y for the unceasing cire, trouble, and forethought which you hwe displayed on our behalf. We sbaU look back with the pleisant recollection to these hippy days which we spent as your guests. My best thanks are also due 'o your s'aff for the cheerful and assiduous manner with which they have coped with vast increase of work thrown upon them in consequence of our visit, though unfoitunateiy cuistay has, from force of circumstanc s been a short one. I earnestly tru-t that the expedience and knowledge of the country which I have gained, and my personal "intercourse wi'h ita people may in some nua'ure fond to sustain and enhance the existing feeling of sympathy and interest betwien the Mother Country and New Zealand, and thus di aw still closer those ties of affection and brotherhood by which we are se happily united. Heartily wishing that the sturdy growth and prosperity of the foundry may ever continue. Believe me, dear Lord fUnfurly, very sjrious'y yeur j . Geosge."