The three birthday cakes will be surmounted by a replica of the Royal Edward Crown, and from the base Land Sighted May 15.
The Empress of Australia sighted land at eleven o'clock this morning.
This was considerably earlier than was expected as the time lost owing to fog and icebergs s made up in a speedy night run.—Reuter. her to make but very slow headway, has completely upset schedules drawn up for the visit. Official quarters deeply regret the unfortunate forced postponements.
Meanwhile, the city of Quebec is already decorated and beflagged in festive fashion, the French tricolor flying side by side with the Union Jack, as a reminder of the French origin of many people Here and a reaffirmation of the Entente Cordiale. All residents here are impatiently waiting for the arrival of the delayed liner which will permit them to give a loyal welcome to the British monarch The large French-language newspaper here, "Lo Soleil," printed special article today to define the position of French Canadians, It wrote:
"In its slow evolution towards complete autonomy, the Canadian country has reached a point where it seems to have chosen rule under royalty with preference, for complex reasons and sentiments, for the royalty of Britain.
"However, even had the national status not reached its present stage of development, it would be with respect and with memories of pleasant souvenirs, that the Canadian people would welcome the British monarchs "Is it not to the reigning House that Canada to a large extent owes her religious and political freedom?"
—Haves,
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