NEW ZEALAND'S DREADNOUGHT.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13921, 26 March 1909, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND'S DREADNOUGHT.

GRATITUDE AT HOME. | t | By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. LONDON, March 25. The Times declares it is sincerely glad nt the Government's acceptance ot' >»ew Zealand's patriotic offer in the same spirit that prompted it. The message accepting the effer, says The Times, would be read in New Zealand as expressing the appreciation and gratitude felt in every English street and lane. It adds that there seems no reason why New Zealand's battleship should not be laid down as soon as arrangements can be made. Lord Accrington, speaking at the National Liberal Club, said Now Zealand and three New South Wales residents had given a glorious lead. If tho national sacrifices required it let tho wealthy men set an example to all. This was a contrast to the pitiful attitude ot the panic-stricken Opposition.