ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARNE
CELEBRATIONS IN AMERICA
MESSAGE FROM KING GEORGE
(Ree. September 9, 8.40 p.m.)
' New York, September 7. The anniversary of the liattlo of tho Marne and tho birth of Lafayette were jointly celebrated by impressive ceremonies at which the Allied nations were represented. King George sent a message to the Franco-American Society, through Lord Stamfordliam (bis private secretary): "I am commanded 'to express to tho society and its distinguished guests tlia King's cordial thanks for tho message and greetings addressed to His Maj-* esty on the occasion ' of 'yoHr-celeßra-tion dinner."
Marshal Fooli, President Poinearo, and General Pershing sent messages to the American people. _ - President Poinearo ,said : ''At the Marne France defended the liberty of herself aw] mankind. In the name of France 1 send America a message of fidelity, affection, and admiration." < General Pershing's message stated: "On the anniversary of the 'great battle all peoplo who love liberty.and hate oppression unite in a tribute of admiration and gratitude to'the gallant soldiers of France and Britain who turned back the enemy's hordes, making possible the present glorious victory, which will save civilisation." . M. Jusserand (French Ambassador to the United States) in a speech warned the American people against tho danger of tho approaching German peace drive. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • DEVOUT CELEBR ATIONS IN FRANCE. „ (Rec. September 9, 11.50, p.m.) Paris, September 9. Devout celebrations wero held today in commemoration of the fourth' anniversary of the Marne. These included o. pilgrimage to Meaux, w'hera wreaths wore laid on the graves or tlif) French, British, and American dead. Frauco's liberation from her recent danger was simultaneously, celebrated.-" Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
VICTIMS OF THE PIRATES
THIRTEEN NORWEGIAN VESSELS '. IN ONE MONTH. London, September 8. Thirteen Norwegian vessels of ii total tonnage of 23,000 were destroyed in August.—Reuter.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 302, 10 September 1918, Page 5
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296ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARNE Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 302, 10 September 1918, Page 5
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