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Northern Advocate, 14 October 1918, Page 4

Perhaps it is the reserved character of the average Britisher which is responsible for his quick observation of emotion or enthusiasm of other peoples, especially in the sphere of patriotism. At any rate the war has only served to stimulate the sense o fsecurity and calm confidence we feel individually in our national strength, and hence our modesty. A New Zealander just returned from America says that the Americans in general appears to have a very warm veneration for his "Star-spangled Banner." He adds: "You see them stand up smartly as a respect to their patriotic songs, and even in the streets the men remove their hats to the flag. Those who fail to do likewise very soon know it to their cost." The High Commissioner's term has been extended by Cabinet for a further four months as from October 22. The Hon. G. W. Russell (Minister for Internal Affairs) stated yesterday that, in order to clear away any misapprehension in this connection, it was desirable to explain that the series of four-monthly extensions was begun in 1915 (on the conclusion of the statutory three-year period) at the suggestion of Sir Thomas Mackenzie himself, who desired to have the option of vacating the office on giving four months' notice. The impression of some persons that there might be some unintentional discourtesy in the four-monthly arrangement was without foundation.