. On Tuesday a more solemn expression of the public
satis- faction at the successful issue of the Indian tour was given by the impressive thanksgiving service which the King and Queen attended at St. Paul's Cathedral. Once more the streets were filled by enthusiastic crowds, while in the cathedral itself was assembled a representative and dis- tinguished congregation. The service included collects of thanksgiving and specially composed prayers "for all the people of India" and "for all Indian princes and rulers .within the Empire." A short but admirably phrased address was delivered by the Archbishop of Canterbury. He spoke of the rich answer that had been given to the prayers offered ,daily during the last three mouths that the Royal journey ,might "tend to the increase of good will among the peoples of India." In the past the world used to call it a " triumph " when the victor brought back to the centre of Empire the chiefs whom he had conquered. "Our triumph song to-day is for the conquest not of foemen but of friends, and the ixmds are woven strands of loyalty and love." No better words could be found in which to express what the nation and the Empire owe to this memorable journey. .
