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— j BRITISH KING AND QUEEN ! j ARRIVE AT QUEBEC t — » QUEBEC, Que., May 17.— The green hills of Quebec, fair as an English countryside, formidable as a Gibraltar, welcomed the rulers of the British Empire today. Completing an arduous and even perilous crossing of the Atlantic, King George and Queen Elizabeth stepped on the wharf at historic Wolfes Cove, first reigning monarchs of the empire ever to set foot on Canadian soil. Speaking in French, official language of the legislature of Quebec, Prime Minister Maurice Duples-sis officially welcomed the rulers to the province at a colorful ceremony held in the legislative building. Addressing King George as "Most Gracious Sovereign," Duplessis expressed to him and to Queen Elizabeth sentiments of joy, respect, loyalty and affection of the Province of Quebec and, in particular, of Canadians of French descent. Reminding the King that Quebec always has been faithful to the crown of Britain, Duplessis pledged her future loyalty. The King wore the uniform of an admiral. The Queen was attired in a gray dress, gray fox neckpiece and gray hat. Both smiled their appreciation of the welcome of their overseas subjects. The rulers appeared in the best of spirits and health, despite their vexatious crossing which brought them to Quebec two days behind schedule, after running through heavy fog and drifting ice fields.
