The King’s Reply.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1917, Page 2

The King’s Reply.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter.) - :

“ (Received May 4, at 1.25 p.m,) London, May 3 1 j The Press Bureau eays the King, replying to the War Conference address of loyalty at Windsor, said Your deliberations are for lasting aflß vantage, not only iu bringing the war • to a victorious conclusion, but to ensure that we are prepared for our peace tasks and the organisation of the resources of fho Empire* with a view to rendering it self sustaining, and strengthening he ties knilting all parts of the Dominions. He expressed his satisfaction that the Indian representatives had participated in the deliberations and he was of ths opinion that the qnent personal intercourse would create the growth of a spirit of larger sympathy and understanding between ludia and the Dominion, The present gathering wes a giant stride on the road to progress and Imperial development. He was assured this * would be steadily continued. He deeply regretted the unavoidable absence of the Anatralian representatives, but that Great Dominion stands second to none in determination to assist in the present conflict. He ' trusted all the Dominions and India would be represented at the next ooaference of War Confeiencee. The King iributed the war services aud giftß of .the Dominions and India. The Queen and himself recall the happiest recollections of their visit to the Dom.nions. He looked forward to ths * day when some of their children have the opportunity of acquiring jr similar priceless experience. His Majesty rejoiced at the prospect of improved communications linking up

the Empire and hoped for increased -V inter-Empire visits. Russian Report. (Admiralty Per Wireless Press.) London, May 3 Russian official—W6 repulsed an attack on a height ten miles southwest of Ocne and defeated Turkish attempts to advance south-westward of Gurniahkhane, We occupied an island in river, north-westward of Khanykiu, Russian hydroplane squadrons struotively bombed Mahmadia. On Danube. -V/fi ■ —— ■ * I > Leaving St Quentin. V ; Paris, May 3 The Petit Journal says the Germans & are preparing to leave St Quentin. 4 Placards state tbe French will return, because we permit them,