SECRETARY OF STATE SENDS GREETINGS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2691, 5 February 1924, Page 3

SECRETARY OF STATE SENDS GREETINGS.

MR MASSEY’S REPLY

Wellington, Last Night. The following telegram has been received by His Excellency the Governor-General from the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr J. H. Thomas) on taking office as Secretary of State for the Colonies: “I will ask you to assure your Prime Minister of my earnest desire to preserve and strengthen the system of consultation and co-op-eration between the several Governments on all matters of mutual concern. My first aim will always be to promote the interests of the -British',Commonwealth, and I feel sure 1 can count upon receivng from yourself and your. Prime Aiinister the same measure of assistance and advice extended to my predecessor. (Sighed) ‘Thomas.” - ■ •* The following reply has been forwarded by Mr Massey, through the Governor-General: “On his return to New Zealand my Prime Aiinister desires me to thank you for your message, and to convey his congratulations to you on your assuming the seals of the Colonial Office. He. states that he feels sure that the harmonious relationship which has existed heretofore will be continued during your tenure of office and that it will afford him the greatest pleasure to co-operate in all matters having for their object the common good of the Governments of tlie Empire.”