New Zealand

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 41, 23 May 1916, Page 5

New Zealand

■'l :■ V'' ; V < ; «#■> ■■ ;:#& •,.' ‘ Vv’ ■ ;V" .*?. FORCE OF FIHy-FIVE THOUS- % SAND. V* **-4SSPP Per Phkw association. Wellington , Ma> 22. The following telegram was received recently by the Prime Minister (Hi. Hon. W. F. Massey), from the editor of Land and Water, London: “Land and Water publish a special five nations number on Empire Day and is arranging for individual messages from the Prime Ministers of the five nations. Should greatly appreciate a from you on what New Zealand is ing to win the war and consolidate the Empire.” In response to this request, Mr Massey has despatched the following message: “In the cause of liberty and freedom, for which Britain has drawn the \ sword, our Dominion’s sons are tgkitig tlieir place in the fighting line and will continue to do so until final and decisive victory conies. Fifty-five thousand sturdy New Zealanders have already responded to the call of duty. More are coming and reinforcements will regularly go forward. On this anniversary of Empire Day the world beholds the British nation more firmly united than at any time in its past history. Reverses, v t when they occur, serve only to strengthen our determination to win this war at all costs, and New Zealand, along with the overseas Dominions, is taking pride in her loyalty and devotion to King and Country, and will not relax her efforts now or after the war to insure for all time the safety and integrity of the Empire.” (Signed), W. • E, Massey, Prime Minister, NO NEW ZEALAND WOUNDED IN FRANCE. Wellington, May 22. In reply to a cablegram sent on May 19 to the High Commissioner, Mr Massey lias received cabled advice that !there are no New Zealand wounded m England from France. CASUALTY LIST. Died of pneumonia.—Private J. Casey. Died of influenza.—Private K. Thomas. Died of pneumonia and 'heart failure.—Corporal H. T. Hudson.