BRITISH AMBASSADOR FETED

West Coast Times, 13 June 1912, Page 3

BRITISH AMBASSADOR FETED

WELL-TRIED SERVANT OF THE EMPIRE. fiTR imi less association.— eoryiucßr.] MILLINGTON, June 12. The Hon. James Bryce, British Ambassador at Washington, was given a Civi: reception yesterday, the speakers including Mr. David McLaren, Mayor of Wellington, Sir Joseph Wrrd CVN- Premier, ami also several ox-.\Liv-ors. Hie Hon. James Bryce, in the course of Ins reply, said that from such impressions that lie had gained lie might ho pardoned tVr saying nitli what immense sntislaction lie had noticed in New Zealand the existence of upright and honest administration by hvai authorities. Ho was convinced that the foundation of all good govonracait was the efficient administration of local affairs.

He emphasised the importance of municipalities doing everything possible for the beauty and adornment of their cities. He congratulated New Zealand on the fact that population from outside sources was coming in the main from the British Isle.-!, and that it did not come in sudden itisli-