New-York tribune., 1919-08-16
Host to Sir Robert Borden
at Official Dinner on
His Cruiser After Royal
Reception at St. john
First Day ON Canadian Soil
Praises Dominion's War
Work and Thanks People
for Loyalty to Throne

81. JOHN, N. b., Aug. 15.-Atter
having received royal reception to-
day-his first on Canadian soil-the
Prince of Wales, accompanied by Sir
Robert Borden, Premier of Canada,
who will accompany him to Quebec,
returned tonight to the British
Cruiser Dragon and there played host
at an official dinner before sailing to-
morrow for Halifax.
The Prince landed at II o'clock this
morning Rain began to fall shortly
before the Prince left his ship, but the
adverse conditions in no way affected
the warmth of his reception nor less
ened the enthusiasm of the greetings
extended to the heir to the British
throne.
From all parts of New Brunswick
and from further distances great num-
bers t1ocked to join with the citizens in
their welcome to the Prince, Dense
crowds thronged the streets and occu-
pied every point of vantage along the
route taken by the royal visitor, and
at various places where he stopped for
the ceremonies arranged in his honor.
Leads Il Procession
The Prince was received with great
enthuslasm when he landed. He smil-
lngly, acknow lodged the applause, and
TOOK his seat in an automobile with the
Duke of Devonshire and Lord Hamil-
ton The Princes car headed long
procession. Among the notables in the
parade were Sir Robert Borden, Lieu
tenant Governor Pugsley of New
Brunswick Governor Miliken of
Maine, Premier W. E. Foster, of New
Brunswick, Sir Lionel Halsey, of the
PRINCES encourage, and many civic and
provincial officials. The Prince was
driven to the armories, where he was
presented with addresses on behalf of
the city and province and replied
briefly
The address from the province was
presented by Premier Foster and that
tor the city by the Mayor, Robert T.
Hayes.
The Prince Makes Speech
The reply of the Prince to the ad-
dress from the city follows:
II thank you for your kind words
OF welcome, which have touched me
very much. The city of St. John was
founded by the men whose loyalty to
the British throne and empire rose
triumphant from terrible ordeal, and
know that the spirit Of your found
ers is still strong in you o-day. 1t
IS special pleasure to me that The
frst Canadian city which l am priv
lleged to see should be this city of
loyahsts' and | desire to greet it
through you as warmly as you have
greeted me.
You have referred most kindly to
the modest part which l was able to
play IN the great war from which the
empire has just emerged. 1t was nv
privilege to serve with many of your
fellow citizens on the Western front.
and through all that period valued
deeply the opportunity afforded me for
forming real and close acquaintance
with my Canadian brother officers and
men. | share your pride in their
achievements and l mourn with YOU
the heavy losses which Canadian homes
have incurred.
i thank you also for the warm ex-
presslon OF your loyalty to my father.
the King, which will not fail to con
vey TO hlm on my return. In his name
am happy to wish new progress and
prosperity to the city of st. john"
Warmth and Loyalty
In reply to the address from the
government Of New Brunswick. he
said: ny ''e
yours is the first official welcoro
which I am privileged to receive ''l,n ON
Canadian soil and am deeply touched
by the warmth and loyalty of YOUR
address. '"N-
GU have spoken of the affection
ate regard for my father, the King,
IN TINS sand every province of the Do
mlnlon. l can assure YOU that the
warm regard for his Canadian sub
Jects which he was able personally
to express to you some years ago is
even stronger to-day, since it includes
deep appreciation of the new and
splendid services of this Dominion to
the throne and empire during the war
ana constant sympathy with those
on whom the struggle has brought dis
ablement and loss. I will eladlv con-
vey to him this renewed expression
OF your loyalty to his house.
greatly appreciate your reference.
TOO KIND although it be, to nv own
services as junior officer in the war
NY first real knowledge of the splcn-
dld nations of the British Empire was
formed, gentlemen, in the trenches.
camps and billets of the Western front
Oomradeshlp IN the field is the
surest OF all roads to understanding
between men of different climes ana
ways of life, and have come thereby
TO know my brother Canadians in ali
the conditions incidental to service in
'he neld, IN and out of the line.
New Brunswick gave it's sons in
generous measure to the great cause
Tor which the empire fought, and
snare to the full your pride that thev
proved worthy of those founders Of
your province who sacrificed their ali
for loyalty to British institutions and
the British throne.
i agree with you. Mr.. Premier. that
common service and common sacrifice
have drawn the nations of the empire
even'more closely together than before.
we nave seen our British principles
and ideals sharply outlined before US
IN the burning light of supreme
emergency, and we have learned more
clearly thereby what the unity of the
brltlsh empire means both to ourselves
and to the world at large.
A Red Letter Day
"This is a red letter day for me. as I
have just set foot for the first time on
Canadian soil," the prince said in an
address at luncheon at the Union
Club, where he was guest of the
province. ut is day to which | have
eagerly looked forward and which |
can never forget.
IL hope this feeling of mine will be
shared by all of you. l want Canada
to look on me as a Canadian, if not
actually by birth. yet certainly in mind
and spirlt-for this, as the eldest son
of the ruler of the great British en-
plre. | can ASSNra vo,1 that on,