MESSAGE TO NEW ZEALAND.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13581, 21 December 1916, Page 5

MESSAGE TO NEW ZEALAND.

From Lloyd George.

EVERY MAN, POUND & EFFORT

NEEDED.

(Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Last Night.

The Governor has received a telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies conveying the following message from Mr Lloyd George on his appointment as Prime Minister:— "On taking up this high office with which His Majesty the King has pharged me, I send you on behalf of the people of the Old Country a message to our brothers beyond the seas. There is no failing in our determination that the sacrifices which we and you have made and have still to make Bhall not be in vain and that the fight which wo are waging together for humanity and civilisation shall be fought to a triumphant victory. We realise that we shall need every man that we can put into the field, every pound that rigid private and public economy can provide and every effort which out united people can put forth to help in the Jieavy task of our soldiers and sailors. The splendid contribution to the common cause already made by the dominions can give us sure confidence that their determination is no less high than our& and that however long the path to final victory may be, we shall treat it side by side."

(Signed) LLOYD GEORGE. In handing the communication to the press for publication the Hon. Jas. Allen, who is at present visiting Auckland, said it was difficult to realise a. more stimulating message than the one which had come to New Zealand from Mr Lloyd George. "It is very gratifying to New Zealand," eaid Mr Allen, "to think that the | newly-appointed Prime Minister ap- ' preciates our contribution to the common cause that has been made by this and the oiiher dominions. It needs no word's from New Zealanders to assure him that we all are confident in out determination to stand alongside the Mother Country on the path to final victory and, as we hope, to lasting peace. I do hope that this message will be read by everyone in this country and will be pondered over, and as a result we shall be more determined than ever to continue to do our part in bringing about the results that we all so earnestly desire."