New Zealand

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 23, 21 December 1916, Page 4

New Zealand

TO OUR BROTHERS BEYOND THE SEAS. ' 6li nirffiD Per Press Association. aid&Q Auckland, December 2ft... I The Governor has received a telegram from the Secretary of State lor the Colonies conveying the following message from Mr. Lloyd George on his appointment as Prime Minister:— "On taking up the high office with which His Majesty the King has charged me, I send you, on behalf ot the people of the Old Country, a messago to our brothers beyond the seas. There is no failing in our determination that the sacrifices which we and you have made and have to still make shall not be in vain, and that the fight which we are waging together for humanity and civilisation shall be fought to a triumphant victory.' We realise that we shall need every man that we can put into the field every pound that rigid private and public economy can provide, and every enorts which united people can put forth, to help in the heavy task of our soldiers and sailors. The splendid contribution to the common cause already made by the dominions can give us sure confidence that their determination is no less high than ours, and that however long the path to final victory may be, we shall tread it side by side."—(Signed) Lloyd George. *ln handing the communication to the press for publication, the Hon. James Allen, who is at present, visiting Auckland, said it was difficult to realise a more stimulating message than the one which had come to New Zealand from Mr Lloyd George. "It is very gratifying to New Zealand," said Mr Allen, "to think that tn« newly-appointed Prime -Minister appreciates the contribution to the common cause that has been made by this and other Dominions. It needs no words from New Zealanders to assme him that we all are confident in the determination to stand alongside the Mother Country on the path to final victory, and, we hope, lasting peace. I do hope that this message will be read by everyone in this country, and will be pondered over this time, and as a result, we shall be more determined than ever to continue to do our part in bringing about results that we all so earnestly desire.' '