FRANCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 July 1918, Page 6

FRANCE.

THE NATIONAL FETETRIBUTE TO AMERICANS, EARLY VICTORY EXPECTED. Paris, Jaly 15, President Poincare, in his Bastille Day message to the American forces, says: ''For four years the gallant British, French, and Belgian armies have been fighting upon the wasted soil of France and Belgium for right and freedom. The splendid American army now comes to assume a great part in the gigantic struggle. We have the same aims and the same resolution to pursue the war with our best strength until a common victory frees the world from German domination. United and determined we will attain our end and soon celebrate together the deliverance of the nations and reparation for violated rights." General Joffre's message states: <f We all feel the approach of the moment when the defeat of Germany will allow all free nations to celebrate the independence of the world." It is significant that both messages contain phrases indicating that an early victory is expected.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. A COMPLIMENT TO THE ALLIES. Paris, July 1.1. The outstanding feature of the National Fete was that M. Poincare and the Ambasadors named a number of leading thoroughfares after the heads of the Allied .States. George V Avenue is a majestic street from the Alma Bridge to the Champs d'Elysees.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc.