THANKS TO THE ARMIES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 46, 19 November 1918, Page 5

THANKS TO THE ARMIES

MESSAGE TO SIR DOUGLAS HAIG

THE SPIRIT THAT WON

THROUGH

London, November 17.

The Press Bureau reports'.—The Army Council has sent 11 message to Sir Douglas H'aig as follows:—

"On the occasion of the happy termination of hostilities the Army Council congratulates all ranks of the British Army in France upon their magnificent share in thn scries of brilliant actions which contributed so powerfully to the gradual wearing down and tho final submission of the enemy.. Since August, 1!)U, the British ' Expeditionary .Force has' grown from the small but highlyefficient contingent which acquitted itself with such renown at Moiis, the Marne, the Aisne, and at Ypres, to a great army. ( During the last four months this army waged war on a front of many miles unceasing battle, and has every dav won nev glories for its standards'. Through four chequered years of conflict the same spirit of cheerfulness, stoicism, and gallantry which our forefathers constantly displayed was again shown in the glorious tale of daily aehicvnients which is the cause of the Umpire's pride and-rejoicing to-day," ''To Field-Marshal Sir, Douglas Tfoig, the commander who had led to decisive victory over a formidable and skilful foe tho mightiest army ever sent forth-to battle for the Empire, to all officers from the highest, to tho lowest,-to all rank and file, who have borno the burden of the campaign undaunted by discomfort, wounds, sickness, or death, also to those whose unceasing labour behind the lines smoothed the working of tho machine to victory, the' Army Council tends its tribute of admiration and gratitude, hoping under God that'the mighty work which brought a' victorious conclusion on the battlefield may ensure for tho Empire future honour, prosperity, and peace."— Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.-Renter. EMPIRE'S CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KING. • (Rec. November 18, 7.50 p.m.) Lopdon, November 1". The Press Bureau has published congratulatory messages to tho King on the termination of hostilities from nil parts of the Empire, including New Zealand. —Ans.-N./i. Cable Assn. < i ' FOCII'S VICTORY ORDER "THE GREATEST BATTLE IN HIS- . TOBY." London, November 17. Marshal Foch, in a proclamation states:—"The Allied armies have won the greatest battle in history, and saved tho most sacred causo of freedom. Tho world will bo proud of your immortal glory. Richly hnvo you emblazoned your banners. Posterity's gratitude .awaits you."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■'