AID FROM THE EMPIRE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15717, 18 September 1914, Page 6

AID FROM THE EMPIRE.

SOUTH AFRICA'S MESSAGE.

PEOPLE'S SACRED DUTY.

Wellington, September 17.

The High Commissioner reports from London on September 16: — "The Governor-General of South Africa, Viscount Buxton, has cabled to the Secretary of State for the Colonies that the subjects of South Africa are firmly resolved to fulfil their sacred duty by assisting with the resources at their disposal to bring the terrible war which has been forced upon His Majesty to a speedy and successful conclusion."

BOERS SOLID FOR ENGLAND

GERMAN CHAGRIN.

deceived September 17, 8.50 p.m.)

Eerlin,, September 16.

The Berliner Tageblatt remarks that the depths of the Boer gratitude for Germany's sympathy during the South African war are evidenced by General Botha's statement that the Boers are solid with England against Germany.

INDIA'S CONTINGENT.

BEARING THE COST.

(Received September 17, 6.10 p m.)

London, September 16.

Both Houses of Parliament have passed a resolution empowering the Indian Government to defray the cost of despatching troops to Europe out of its own revenue, thus complying with India's wish to assist the Empire.

AUSTRALIAN CADETS.

SERVICES ACCEPTED.

London, September 16.

Mr. Lewis Hareourt, Colonial Secretary, in reply to Mr. H. T. Barrie, member for Derry, said the Government has accepted the generous offer of the services of the Australian Mounted Cadets' contingent during the remaining period of their stay in England. He had communicated with the War Office with a view to the employment of this efficient body in some useful and congenial duty.

JAPANESE AT KIAU-CHAU.

RAILWAY STATION CAPTURED

Tokio, September 16.

The Japanese forces captured the Kiau-Chaa railway station on Sunday.