THE ALLIED OUTLOOK.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 120, 21 May 1917, Page 2

THE ALLIED OUTLOOK.

An undaunted belief in the triumph of the Allied arms tnq-ether with the effect the war has had in cementing tiie unity of the British Empire, were the notes which rang through the speech delivered at tie Commercial Travellers' Club's social by the Hon. Arthur M. Myers on ••aturday evening. "Let us not be downhearted ju~t because the present situation presents adverse factors. Are our boys at the front downhearted? (Loud r-ries of "No:"; Let us remember then the stupendous feats: which the. Allies, and especially the British Empire, have already performed, not only in the held but in every other department of activity connected with the war. And we know those l>ats will be continued, and, if necessary, surpassed in bringing the enemy to his knees. (Loud applause.) We have the satisfaction of knowing that, at present, we have the greatest military machine the world has seen for 2000 years beaten. (Applause.) We know it is impossible for Germany to win. We know it is only a question of time for the Allies to be successful. (Applause.) Peace may come this year, or next year; in the meantime our best endeavours are needed. The military position today, as i-ompared with that of three years ago, i- one we have reason to be proud of. No; only is Great Britain stronger from the military, the financial and the economic standpoint, hut hei cause, and that of her Allies, has at tracted the leading nations of civilisation, who are now espousing her cause It is only a question of time when w« s.hall be able to see realised the ideals for which the sword was unsheathed bj Britain. (Applause.) In dismissing the suggestion of ar inconclusive peace the Minister oxpressec tie belief in Russia's early reiiabilita tion and vigorous participation in th< war, and pointed to the enormous weimfii 51" support, which America could bring tf her Allies, who were resolved on onlj one oiul. and that end the complete lownfjl! of German militarism.