MESSAGES OF THANKS

Dominion, Volume 38, Issue 284, 30 August 1945, Page 5

MESSAGES OF THANKS

U.S. And Chinese Leaders “I deeply appreciate your message of congratulailons on the complete and final Vi.-torr over Japan," states a message received' by the Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser, from President Truman. "The people of the United States W“ l never forget the part played by the Government and people of New Zealand in this long and bitter struggle. They will remember with everlasting gratitude the hospitality extended American forces in New Zealand during the dark days before the early campaigns on Guadalcanal and 'Tarawa. The unflinching spirit of confidence shown by the people of New Zealand and the. splendid performance of their armed forces throughout thlszlilstorie world struggle have contributed in no small measure to the hastening of tills hour of triumph. "Tn a, new era. free from threat of ngprossioii in th<> Pacific, our two peoples, who have fought side by side tar froni their own shores, may now look forward to continuing their close relationship ot mutual confidence to the end ttiat peace and prosperity will be permanent. The following message has been received from Generalissimo Chiang Kaishek:—“The cordial niessnge you sent me on the termination of the war with Japan luis been duly received, and in the name of the Chinese people I wish to thunk you most sincerely for your generous relcrpnep to the part they have played in.thn struggle. On this day of universal rejoicing, I earnestly hope that the United Nations will spare no effort to bring about a new world order worthy of the sacrifices made b.v the peoples of the democratic conntrio's.” , , P A message has also been received iroin the Lord Provost, Aberdeen. The of Suply and Munitions, Hr. Sulivan, has received the following cable which he has received from Air. Wilmot. the British Minister of Supply In London: — “On the occasion of victory over Japan I should like to express to you and all vour colleagues in the Department of 'Munitions and Supply congratulations on the final and successful outcome to which their war efforts have greatly contributed. Throughout the war you have responded promptly and enthusiastically to all requests we have made for help, and we shall never forget your willing .cooperation.”