NEW ZEALAND TO CANADA.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1393, 1 May 1915, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND TO CANADA.

MR. MASSEY CABLES CON GRATULATIONS. The Right Hon. \V. F. Massey has cabled the following message to the Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada : On behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand, I desire to heartily congratulate Canada on the gallant stand made by her troops in the recent severe fighting neat Ypres. The men of the Overseas Dominions are proving themselves worthy scions of the old slock which down through strenuous centuries has produced a strong and united Empire, whose bulwarks are liberty and freedom. New Zealand’s sous at tbe front are eager to have the opportunity cf fighting shoulder to shoulder with their Canadian brothers in arms against our common foe, and in defence of our national honour. Our warmest sympathy goes out to tbe relatives of the brave men who have fallen. — W. F. Massey, Prime Minister. The following reply has been received by the Prime Minister from the Prime Minister of Canada : On behalf of the Government and people of Canada, I desire to express the deepest appreciation for the message. Canada is thrilled with mingled pride and sorrow ; pride in the valorous deeds of her gallant sons and sorrow' for those who have fallen in the fight for Liberty and Democracy. We earnestly reciprocate ycur wish that Canadians may yet fight side by side with their New Zealand brothers for tbe integrity of the Empire, and for the preservation of its institutions and liberties. —(Signed) Borden,