CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARY.
FRIENDLY MESSAGES. THE KING AND' THE UNITED STATES. (Australian = ana N.Z. Cable Association.) WASHINGTON, April 6. The, tountry is beflagged m celebration of America's entry into the war and tha -greatest enthusiasm prevails. NBW YORK, April 5. Tho New York Chamber of Commerce sent a message to King George expressing profound admiration at the hero.'c courage and steadfast determination of the armies, navies, and peoples of the British Empire 1 . King George replied: "I rejoice to think that America's sons are coming forward to . join m the world struggle for justice and freedom. Your words of encouragement and admiration for the British fighting forces find the heartiest* response m our hearts." (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON, April 6. The King has sent President Wilson .*a message containing greetings ou the anniversary of America's entry into the war, and referring to "the critical hour when our enemies aro sparing no sacrifice and counting no cost to achieve victory." King George has sent a message to the New York Chamber of Commerce expressing the opinioii that the vast resources of life and industry which America pledged to the cause of civilisation will assuredly lead tho Allies to prevail against their enemies.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 14578, 8 April 1918, Page 7
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205CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARY. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 14578, 8 April 1918, Page 7
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