THE KING'S APPEAL.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14744, 25 October 1915, Page 3

THE KING'S APPEAL.

EXPECTED TO HAVE GOOD EFFECT LONDON, October 24. It is geneially agreed that the King'.appehl is excellently timed. In addition to giving Lord Derby's efforts the bed possible endorsement, it is expected to rai-e the recruiting problem out of the sphere of party controversy. The dignity am! earnestness of the language and tic.' frank statement of the nation s need and difficulties, meet with universal approbation. In the Daily Telegraph's word-: “The King says what every patriot is thinking and saying. These are .most critical days.” If is expected that the appeal will give a groat fillip to Lord Derby's scheme, which it i- understood is making great progress, ant the least incentive being the call to aienge Nurse Cavell. ULSTER SOLDIERS. KING'S MESSAGE. I ONDON, October 24. The King, in a farewell message to the Ulster Division before going to the front, said: “Your prompt and patriotic answer to the nation’s call to firms will never bo forgotten. I am confident that you Will nobly uphold the traditions of the tine regiments whose names you bear,"