DECLARATION DAY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17862, 7 August 1918, Page 6

DECLARATION DAY.

KING AND PRESIDENT.

RULERS EXCHANGE MESSAGES. By Telegraph—Ptess Association— Copyright. A. and N.Z. Cable Association and Eouter. LONDON, August 5. • The Press Bureau reports that. Prosident Wilson sent the following message to King George America cordial!; 7 extends her hand to Great Britain on the anniversary of Britain s entrance into the war, and rejoices that the two nations stand side by side for the great cause.” Tho King replied Your message will ho read with cordial appreciation by my peoole, encouraging them m tho prosecution of the struggle against our common enemies, f am proud that my forces, and those of tho United States, aro fighting side by side. . Aou may, rest assured of our unswerving determination to continue with all our strength until the final victory of tight over wrong is achieved.” Tho King sent a message to the rulers of Brazil, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal and Serbia, emphasising the Empire’s unchanged lesolve to concentrate ner entire energy to secure a victorious conclusion of tho struggle, and expressing, confidence that a victorious peace is not far distant. His Majesty sent a, Similar message to the King of the Belgians adding: “Belgium’s trials, so bravely borne by a people so enduring, provide an incentive to them to persevere till complete victory.” King George also sent a message to che Kings of Siam and Montenegro, the Presidents, of China, Cuba and Liberia. !

SERVICES IN AMERICA.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW' YORK. August 5. Special services were hold in Now York and in churches throughout the country, commemorating ancl lauding the British Empire’s achievements in th A notable service was held at Trinity Church in Now York, and was tended by representatives of the Bntisu Government. Dr William T. Manning preached a sermon on tho message to Kino- George, the British Government,, people of the Empire: '*© pay tribute and honour without reserve to Britain’s part in four years of war. We thank God our men now fight beside you.”

BEHIND THE ALLIES’ LINES

LONDON, August 5

Correspondents on the British front describe Remembrance Day. Services were held by all denominations behind tho lines, with watchful .aeroplanes buzzing overhead.