The Archive · 1939

King Replies

Replying to the address of welcome. the King declared that the people of Saskatchewan were making a "significant contribution" to the welfare of the British Commonwealth of nations, "Achieving unity through their common Canadian citizenship, His Majesty added, "men of diverse races are proving the advantages of a way Jot life based on mutual tolerance, and democratic institutions."

Their Majesties were warmly welcomed as they drove through the city in an open car in spite of a drizzling rain.

Two hours before their. arrival here, the train stopped near Broad-view and the King and Queen, accompanied by their Suite, enjoyed a brisk walk on the permanent way.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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