THE KING’S ORDER.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11648, 17 August 1916, Page 5

THE KING’S ORDER.

PROUD OF HIS TROOPS. APPRECIATES THEIR GREAT EFFORTS.

London, Aug. 15. The King’s general order to the army in France, sent to Sir Douglas Haig, says: It has been a great pleasure and satisfaction (o be with my armies during the past week. I have been able to judge of its splendid condition for the war, the spirit cf cheerful confidence aui- | mating all ranks, and the united j and loyal co-operation of the chiefs I and one another. Since my last | visit to the front there has been al- | most uninterrupted fighting on j parts of our line. The offensive recently begun has been resolutely maintained day and night. I had opportunities of visiting some of the scenes of the latter desperate struggles, appreciating the demands made on your courage and physical endurance in order to assail and capture positions prepared for two years and stoutly defended to the last. I realised not only the splendid work done immediately in touch •with the enemy, hut also the vast organisations behind the fighting line, honourable alike to the genius of the initiators and the heart and hand of the workers. Everywhere there was proof that all men and women are playing their part. I rejoice to think of the noble efforts, heartily seconded by all classes at Home, and the happv relations of my armies with those of our French allies, equally noticeable between my troops and the inhabitants of districts where they are quartered from whom they have received a cordial welcome ever since their first arrival in France. Do not think I and your fellow countrymen forget the heavy sacrifices the armies have made and the brave endurance displayed during the past two years’ bitter conflict. These sacrifices have not been in vain. The arms of the Allies will never be laid down until the cause has triumphed I return home more than ever proud of you May God guide you to victory.