LORD GALWAY’S REPLY

Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1935, Page 6

LORD GALWAY’S REPLY

MESSAGE FROM THE KING INTEREST IN DOMINION UNABATED. ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOVERNOR. FACED WITH BIG RESPONSIBILITY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, April 11. “I must thank Mr. Coates for his most charming speech of welcome to Lady Galway and myself on our arrival in New Zealand to take over this responsible position,” said Lord Galway in reply to the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates’ welcome at the swearing-in ceremony. “It is a matter of great regret to me that I have not had an opportunity of seeing Mr. Forbes, for whose cordial message of goodwill I am, however, most grateful. But as you all know he is at this moment on his way to London. I have no doubt he will have.a warm welcome there, as will also Mr. Coates, whom I am delighted to have met-be-fore his departure from Wellington. Neither is a stranger to London and th» link between the two capitals is strong indeed. “The reason for their visit to England is two-fold—first of all to take part in ' the celebration of His Majesty’s silver jubilee and secondly to join in a discussion in conference with the Prime Ministers of other Dominions and with the Government of the United Kingdom for promoting" policies designed to improve trade and strengthen Imperial ties. ALL EYES ON LONDON.

“At this time all eyes are turned to London by countless millions of the King’s subjects eager to tender to His Majesty their loyal congratulations on the happy occasion which is about to be celebrated. The Crown is the symbol of unity of the Empire, and we are indeed thankful to Divine Providence that for 25 years of varied joy and sorrow, danger and success, we have been blessed by the beneficent rule of an ideal King and Queen. ’ “Before my departure from England Their Majesties commanded me to convey to the people of New Zealand their most sincere good wishes and to assure them that they would never forget the happy time which they spent in this country 34 years ago. The interest of Their Majesties in everything connected with this country is unabated, and I was commanded to keep the King constantly informed of the progress of events here. His Majesty made special mention of ms loyal and warm-hearted subjects the Maori people, in whose welfare he has the deepest interest. ■ - “A further link between the Crown and the Dominion has been forged by the recent visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, and I am indeed sorry it did not fall to. my lot to assist in his entertainment. On all sides I hear of the outstanding success of his mission and of the loyalty and enthusiasm with which he was received everywhere.

WARMTH OF WELCOME.

“The warmth of your welcome has been most impressive. While still on my way messages of welcome came to us by wireless,- and on landing further expressibns of goodwill met .us on all sides. This is great encouragement at a time when I feel rather overwhelmed with responsibility in following in the footsteps of so many illustrious predecessors. Lord Jellicoe, one of the most, eminent-figures in the war, and Sir - Charles Fergusson, . a most distinguished general, yzere fol-, lowed by Lord Bledisloe, one of the greatest authorities on. agriculttire m England. To follow such-men is difficult, and I must crave your sympathetic indulgence while I try to learn New Zealand’s problems and do what I can to help in their solution. / , “Difficult times have been experienced in the last few years. You are not alone in this, but I trust the worst is over -and I look to the future with confidence, that with determination / and courage these hard times will soon be a thing of the past. “We come to make our home among you for five years, to share with you your joys and sorrows, to sympathise with and endeavour to assist in your difficulties, to applaud your courage, and to do our utmost to live up to the high ideals of this important office.”