THE OUTLOOK.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15479, 5 January 1916, Page 8

THE OUTLOOK.

BENT ON VICTORY. ENGLAND AROUSED. ("Times" and "Sydney Sun" Senioea.) <:-n rn* January 3. . ,„, mcs > ln a fading article, nays:—l ho dawn of 1916 finds us still deep in this tremendous conflict. Despite our tremendous financial burdens and tho dauntless bravery of our troops, no signal triumph ha.s vet attended our arms. We arc unable to claim any victory except on tho seas and m the German colonies. But despite this year of anxiety, depression, and disappointment, tho Empire is as doggedly bent on victuajr as at the beginning, and is confident that it will ultimately bo achieved. The race is . 0 5 f' and to * ts traditions, and is settling down to work. The most stnking roof of this is the acceptance ot the principle of national service. JMig.and is aroused, and the Empire also, which Germany hoped to shatter, i>ut which sho has done more to knit together than w 0 could have accomplished in a generation of peace. Never =:in the blood spent by the Australasians at Anzac and by the Canadians at * Pbp forgotten. The Dominions taco lDlb m the same spirit as ourselves— with a quiet confidencc and au unflinching resolve." AN A3TEEICAN VIEW. RECORD OF MISTAKES. "T:mes" and "Sydney Sun" Services.) _ I/ONDON, January 3. Ihe "New York Tribune," in wishing tho Allies woll during 1916, says:— I ho toll of British loss and the record of British failure steadily grew in 1915. Incompetent commanders, incompetent preparations, tho follies of selfish politicians, and the mistakes of ignorant patriots continued. Let us hope they are ended now."

DETERMINATION TO WIN. MUST BE NO WEAKENING. MR. MA&SEY'S MESSAGE. (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, January 4. Leading personages of tho Empire wore invited by the "Daily Telegraph," London, to send New Year messages through its columns to the British people. The New Zealand Prime Minister (the Hon. "\Y. F. Massev) sent the following:— "At this most serious stage of the war, when our courage and endurance are being supremely tested, it is imperative that all domestic differences shall be placed on one side, and every man do his full duty as a soldier and a citizen. In the coming year there must be inflexible determination to win at any sacrifice, with steadfast loyalty to the Empire and to 'each other. Success is certain, but short of conclusive victory there must be no weakening. New Zealand, with the other Dominions, will welcome peace when it. oomes, but peace .and honour must com© together."