. The Duke of Cornwall reached the last stage but
one of his tour round the world on Monday, when he landed in Quebec, and met an enthusiastic reception from the population. In reply to an address from the Mayor, the Duke made an admirable speech, acknowledging most warmly the way in which Canadians had " rallied to the flag of their common allegiance " and distinguished themselves at Paardeberg. In a subsequent speech to the University of Laval he specially recognised the way in which the Catholic Church had in Canada fulfilled "its obligation to instil sentiments of loyalty and devotion into the minds of those to whom it minis- ters," a compliment which will be much felt by French- Canadians. The Duke expressed to the citizens of Quebec his horror at " the detestable crime which has robbed the United States of the precious life of their First Magistrate," and it was at first hoped that he would be able to be present at the funeral of the murdered President. We regret that he was not, but it appears to have been settled that the tour could not be interrupted without grave disappointment to millions of faithful Canadians. It has already been cur- tailed on account of the delicate situation of the Duchess, who is naturally eager to be at home, and who may very well have felt exceptionally nervous at the idea of her husband's absence for some days on what would appear to her a somewhat dangerous journey.
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