ote universal peace.
Ever mindful of the great principles of the British constitution,
through his broad-mindedness, his tolerance, and the exquisite
charm of his personality, he succeeded in creating a potent bond of
union between the various parts of our common country, and in
closely consolidating the different branches of the greatest Empire
that ever existed. Representing as we do the Province of Quebec it
gives us pleasure to recall that the development of the idea of a
powerful Canadian nation, devoted to the interest of the
Mother-Country, was favoured by that great King. Imbued with the
grandeur and nobility of his mission he won our admiration and our
love through his solicitude in respecting our laws and our dearest
traditions, aspirations and liberties."

The individual utterances of the Ministers were equally patriotic in
terms. Sir Lomer Gouin spoke along the lines of his earlier tribute and
declared that King Edward's reign had been "a glory to his people and a
blessing to humanity." Mr. J. M. Tellier, the Opposition leader, joined
the Premier in expressing the "confidence and sincere affection" of his
people for this "the most powerful King of the most powerful of Empires"
and in presenting to the new King "the allegiance, the faith and the
heartfelt wishes of Canadians." Mr. H. Bourassa, the Nationalist
representative, Hon. P. S. G. Mackenzie, the English-speaking member of
the Cabinet, and Hon. J. C. Kaine and Hon. C. R. Devlin, the Irish
Ministers, joined in these tributes.

The view of Foreign countries was unique in its friendliness, in its
expressions of admiration for the great qualities of heart and head in
the late Sovereign, for appreciation of his broad sympathies and
international statecraft. One of the earliest official telegrams of
sympathy to King George was from President Fallieres of France: "I
learnt with emotion of the death of your beloved Father. The French
Government and the French people will regret profoundly the demise of
the august Sovereign who upon so many occasions has given them evidence
of his sincere friendship; and associate themselves fully in the great
grief which his unexpected loss brings to you, the Royal family, and the
entire British Empire. It is with a heart full of sadness that I ask
Your Royal Highness to accept my personal condolences, those of the
French Government and of all France." From the Presi