WAR ANNIVERSARY.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11642, 7 August 1916, Page 8

WAR ANNIVERSARY.

REPLIES TU KING’S MESSAGE. COMPLETE UNITY OF ALLIES. Received Aug. 7, 13.10 p.m. London, Aug. (>. The King has received replies to his message to the Allies. The Emperor of Japan telegraphs their Majesties’ welcome to the message on the second anniversary. “It touched me very deeply after all the trials of the great defensive battles of the Allies and the indomitable armies now marching forward steadily successfully on all fronts. I beg your Majesty to believe that I am entirely in accord with your strong determination to carry on the struggle until the common cause for right and freedom is fully vindicated. ” The Tsar thanks His, Majesty for the message, and heartily reciprocates the resolution he makes in conjunction with their gallant Allies. “I am equally determined that we in Russsia shall make good the sacrifices my brave troops and people have given in the just cause which will bring the reward we seek. We are determined that the peace for which we are fighting shall be secured by a cmplete victory. ” King Peter replies;. “I share to the bottom of my heart your Majesty’s sentiments, and am gratified at the new testimony of Britain’s uushakeable determination for triumph in the noble cause for which the valuable blood of our soldiers is pouring out in streams.” PRESIDENT POINCAIRE’S MESSAGE. DETERMINATION TO CONQUER. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. ) Received August 7, noon. London, August 6, M. Poincaire, after visiting the battlefield, telegraphed to the King that, despite sorrow for sacrifice, France will be faithful to.the Allies and is determined to continue the war to victory for right. SINKING OF THE LETIMBRO. AMERICA MAKING INQUIRIES. CONSULS.IN ITALY TO.INVESTIGATB. Received Aug. 7, 10 a.m., Washington, Aug. 6. American Consuls in Italy have been directed to enquire into the circumstances of the submarining of theLetimbro. CANADA’S WAR EXPENDITURE Received Aug. 7,'10a.m, Ottawa, Aug. 6. Canada’s war expenditure is now one million dollars daily.