WAR CONFERENCE DELEGATES

Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13475, 4 May 1917, Page 5

WAR CONFERENCE DELEGATES

AUDIENCE WITH THE KING. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received May 4, 11.30 a.m. LONDON, May 3. Mr Walter Long (Secretary of State for the Colonies) and Mr Austin Chamberlain (Secretary of State for India), accompanied by the Imperial War Conference delegates, had audience with the King, who received them in the Green Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, where the Queen, Princess Mary, and Princes Albert Henry and George were present. Sir R. L. Borden, Canadian Prime Minister, read an address, and the King replied. Later their Majesties entertained the delegates at lunch. ADDRESS TO THE KING. FRUITS OF VICTORY ENSURED. CLOSER BONDS OF UNITY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received May 4, 12.10 p.m. LONDON, May 3. The War Conference's address to the King was as follows: "We have considered measures necessary to victory, and taken steps to ensure that the fruits thereof shall not be lost by unpreparedness in peace time. We return home confident that the trials we have borne will draw us in closer bonds of unity and co-opera-U®n." THE KING'S REPLY. TRIBUTE TO THE DOMINIONS. THE TASKS OF PEACE. GIANT STRIDE ON ROAD OF PROGRESS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received May 4, 1.25 p.m. LONDON, May 3. The Press Bureau reports that the King, replying to the War Conference's address of loyalty at Windsor, said:— "Your delilerstions will have lasting advantage, not only in bringing the war to a victorious conclusion, but will also ensure that we are prepared for the peace tasks and organising the resources of the Empire with a view to rendering it self-sustaining and strengthening the ties knitting all parts of the Dominions." His Majesty expressed satisfaction that Indian representatives participated and expressed the opinion that the consequent personal intercourse would create a growth of spirit and larger sympathy of understanding between India and the Dominions. The present gathering Was a giant stride along the road of progress in Imperial development, and he was assured that this would be steadily continued. He deeply regretted the unavoidable absence of Australian representatives, but added that the great Dominion stands second to none in its determination to assist in the present conflict, and he trusted that all the Dominions and India would be represented at the next Conference. The King paid a tribute to the war services and gifts of the Dominions and India, ard sddi-f!: "T'le Queen and myself recall with happiest recollections our visit to the Dominions, and look forward to the day when some of our children will have the opportunity of acquiring a similar priceless experience." His Majesty rejoiced in the prospect of improved communication linking up the Empire., and hoped it would lead to increased inter-Empire visits.