WORK OF CONFERENCE.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXI, 12 August 1921, Page 1

WORK OF CONFERENCE.

- THE KING SPEAKS. Press Assn. —By Tel.—Copyright. LONDON, August 10. After the close of the Imperial Conference the Prime Ministers, in presenting the report, forwarded an address to the King. His Majesty to-day replied as follows With! much satisfaction I received from the members of the Conference on the close of their labour the address assuring me of their loyal devotion to myself and the throne. Still more, I am gratified at their expressed conviction that the Crown is an important link uniting together in cohesion and strength the component parts of our great Empire. I have experienced ineffaceable proofs of these sentiments in the enthusiastic arid touching reception invariably given me on several occasions by my visits to different portions of the world where tho British flag flies. These proofs have been renewed by the remarkable demonstrations of welcome and goodwill towards the Prince of Wales in the Dominions and Colonies, .which be visited during the last three year.Furthermore, where could one find such ample testimony of their common allegiance to the Empire and its sovereign than in their noble self-sacrifice during tho four and a half years of world war? I have followed with keen interest tho deliberations of tlie Conference. These meetings afford opportunity for the exchange of views between tho Ministers of great communities they represent upon many problems affecting the common interest of the British peoples, essential to the unity and well-being of the Empire and the general peace of the world. Every facility must be given for such periodical meetings, qad to ensure this we look confidently to men of science and research to discover improved means for intercommunication between all parts of the British Commonwealth. I know the work of the Conference has been strenuous, entailing severe demands, mental and physical, on all concerned, hut their time has been well spent in advancing further along the road of progress and development. I heartily thank them on my behalf and the Queen’s for their address. We wish Godspeed to those leaving England, and a safe and happy return to their respeetivo homes and families. More than ever do we follow with feelings of affection the welfare of our people at Home and across the sea. GEORGE, R.I.