New-York tribune., 1901-10-22
DUKE AND DUCHESS SAIL AWAY.
A FAREWELL MESSAGE OF THANKS TO THE
PEOPLE OF THE DOMINION.

Halifax. Oct 21.-The Duke and Duchess of Corn
wall and York left the shores OF Canada at $50
o'clock this morning. IN the presence OF thousands
OF cheering spectators. The effect Of the parting
from the Dominion was somewhat marred BY
heavy snowstorm, which began shortly before the
Ophir steamed away.
The Duke sent farewell address to the Earl Of
Minto. the Governor General OF Canada. IN which
he says he is anxious 10 make known through him
with what regret the Duchess and himself bid
farewell to the people who by their warmheartsd-
and cordiality have made US feel at home
among them from the first moment OF our arrival
on their shores" The Duke praises the North
west Mounted Police and the militia. The thanks
OF the duke and duchess are extended 70 the Do
minion and provincial governments, 70 the rail-
road companies. 10 Sir Wfrid Laurier. the Premier.
and. finally. to Lady NIinto and the Governor Gen
eraI for the unfailing kindness and genuine hos
pitauty they extended. In conclusion. the Duke
says:
We wish it had been possible to remain longer IN
Canada, and. by avaiing ourselves or the many
10 have become acquainted more intimately with
its various districts and their people But we nase
of afectiOnate and loyal hearts, frank and inde-
munties boundless productive territories. glorious
scenery stuPendons works OF nature PeopsT p,SiT Se
and in which the empire hnds one OF Its nrishtesl
our hearts are full at saying farewell We feel
that We have made many friends in al parts PARSER oI
the Don1h, anu % 'nd1 cST we oTf YeSsbi % ana good
wishes. May the affectiOnate regard which an an
Knit together the peoples Of Canada and strengthen
the existing ties that unite the empire
1t Is estimated that fifty thousand visitors to the
city lined the wharves and waterfront to watch the
Ophir's departure. The crowd cheered Justify aS
the royal yacht passed slowly down The haroor De-
ginning her Iosg voyage 10 England. The morning
broke cloudy and wintry. in great contrast 10 lhe
weather which had prevailed during the roya toei
The snowstorm came just before the parry
started and in this the yacht and her conveys
soon disappeared from view. II was shortly artsr
Q o'clock when the first class cruisers Niooe ana
Diadem came slowly up the harbor. passed ana
saluted the Ophr she lay with the duAe anu
duchess on board at the navy yard pier. ContH"iNs
the warships turned about half a mile 1ur1hef ~
the harbor and took their station In the rear - -
the mean tim, the royal yacht amid the booming o.
cannon on York redoubt was gradually worSihs
herself clear of the pier. The band aoOase Ais
royal yacht played familiar sslsGuon5S 1S and the
pier. My Old Kentucky Home and WI VI e+srs r9 s
shoreward deeply affecting many in The muiISSS5h SSeh
The oPhir tGGled rdI Large sism nUn 10 stern Fer
some time il appeared as though the saip pSdIIing linz
pellor might be damaged but py good nan'tbI, a. tbbaI,
an hour after Casting on from the pier the rSya. &
yacht proceeding Gown lne AdIl AdIuS. ~ Disderl
brought up the rear while the royal yachI va
preceded by the Quail the Palas boais sns The cable
boat Mnia fred rockets and Toyai s@lu'e '0'-'
If the Weather keeps thick il is the opinion S
naval officers that the royal yaeht anu % StI sail a.
will not call at NewfoundlanG oI' btgbnsss has
pressing engagements =, - v,a,,berS OF
The duke, IN olddlns Iar%SwsN eve ,.srv ~ Cordial and
presented to them autographs pie'pfeS ~
The crowd in Halifax to-day was the sre@'Ss' =
the history of the city