EMPIRE CALM AND CONFIDENT
THE KING'S MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION. Aus. and NZ. Cable Assoc, and Reuter. Received March 20, 5.5 p.m. London, Mardh 25The Press Bureau reports that the King has telegraphed to Sir Douglas Haig and assured him that the fortitude, courage, and self-sacrifice with which the troops under his command
continue to heroically resist superior numbers is realised by his Majesty and the people, adding: "The Empire Rtands calm and confident in her soldiers. God bless them, and give them strength in this time of trial." SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S REPLY. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assoc, and Reuter. Received March 27, 1.55 a.m. London, March 20. The Press Bureau states that Sir Douglas Haig replied that his Majesty's message had given universal encouragement to the whole army, and hegs his Majesty to accept their grateful thanks and assurance- We will, he adds, steadily continue to do our utmost to deservo tlie inspiring confidence which your Majesty and the people throughout the Empire have placed in us at this hour of national stress.
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Taranaki Daily News, 27 March 1918, Page 5
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173EMPIRE CALM AND CONFIDENT Taranaki Daily News, 27 March 1918, Page 5
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