AMERICA'S HELP.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 24 January 1918, Page 2

AMERICA'S HELP.

A prominent New Zealander, writing from London, says: " The coming in of America is going to be an enormous help, and as the German expectation s in regard to the submarine menace have not been fulfilled, we think it safe to assume tha.t ships will be available for bringing assistance from the United States. Speaking of American assistance, I may say that I attended a most interesting service in St. Paul's Cathedral on Independence Day. The gathering was a representative one, and the excellent sermon was by one of the finest preachers I have ever heard. I think the introduction of the American spirit into this war will do great good ; it will correct the tendency to run in old grooves. The Amerioan troops marched through London a short time ago. It was a glorious sight to see them; they had a magnificent reception and they deserved it. One sometimes hears expressions of jealousy that the Americans. may say they had to assist us to win the war, but I hope that spirit is not general. Even if they should boast a little, they are entitled to do bo, because their assistance will be of immense value to us."