News of Our Boys.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 10, 29 August 1914, Page 5

News of Our Boys.

EXPEDITIONARY FORGE.

CALLED AT NOUMEA.

[By Emoibio Thlegeaeb—Coi’yeight] [United Press Association.] Sydney, August 28. Mr Millen, in an official statement, said lie fully recognised the Secretary

for the Navy’s desire for information of the movements of the Australian fleet, and would make available all information without detriment as early as possible. He added that an expeditionary force had left Australia and another had left New Zealand for operations within the Pacific, and it had been part of the duty of the fleet to co-operate with these. The New Zealand expedition had reached Noumea, and subsequently left under strong convoy, including British and French warships. Further new* respecting this force might be expected very soon. There was every reason to anticipate that it would be of an entirely satisfactory character. Probably a much longer period would elapse before news came of the Australian expedition. Meanwhile it was reassuring to know that all was well both with the fleet and the expedition.

MESSAGES FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.

[Per Press Association.) Wellington, August 28

After formal business had been transacted in the House this evening, the Premier read a message from the Governor, in which His Excellency exexpressed the earnest hope that when the time arrives for the embarkation of the expeditionary force for Europe no questions will he asked or suggested as to the route —not that His Excellency does not desire to give all portions of news which will he of interest to the people of New Zealand, but because it is vitally important to keep all movements of the force as secret as possible so that the risk oi news finding its way to the enemy’s hand would be reduced to a minimum, in order that no stone shall be left unturned to prevent any chance happening which would endanger the lives of the expedition. In the same way, His Excellency would suggest that it is not advisable to give particulars of any steps which either this Dominion or any other dependency of the Crown is taking to defend itself. His Excellency feels certain he will not have to appeal in vain to the people and public Press of these Islands, as throughout this crisis they have manifested in such a marked degree the desire to assist' everyone to the utmost of their power. At the same time, the Governor, feels it right to make these representations through his Prime Minister, as rumours have been circulated regarding the aiJvhhcb‘;plirty of the’ expeditionary force wliich wdfe- entirely incorrect, as so late as 8.30 a.m. un August 27th he was assured that ext^ry- - thing was well with the force. His Excellency desires it to he known that he will at all times facilitate news which can with safety he communicated to both people and Press.