UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 December 1918, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

BRITISH DAY. OKNEBOOT AMERICAN TMBDTES. kew York, Dec 8. a eomuction with British Day Mr Balfour sent a cable stating that Britain was deeply touched by America'* eoleoratfon of British Day. The British people would always remember this generoos celebration, which was a weV coin© preof that the same spirit of friendship with which the Anglo-Amcr;-can farces fought side by »ide ia the war would continuo to unite them in the coming days of peace. Tho .British people was strong in tbe knowledge of this friendship and could face with confidence all the problems which tli* new era might hare in store. Mr lift, Sn a speech, said that until Britain was satisfied that the Leagu ■ of nations would safeguard her interests «fce was justified in maintaining a sufficient navy. The life of England depended on the security of the sea.— AOS..KJS. Cable Asm. Beoeived Dec. 9, 2.55 p.m. New York, Dee. 8. In reference to British Day, the newspantrs five generous space to British Day editorials, and urge closer relationship of the great Anglo-Saxon nations, recalling incidents at Samoa and Manila Bay to illustrate British friendship. Britain and America stand to-day mightier than ever and indissolubly united in bonds of Mood and brotherhood. Their navies are ready to maintain the true freedom of the seas, the interests of liberty and humanity. Britain hid been modest in victory as she was sublime in calm courage during the Utter reverses—Aus. NX Cable Assoc.

"BRITISH DAY" BANQUET. MBSSAGEB AND SPEECHES. CBMKHTDfQ TIES BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS. Received Dipc. 9, 6.5 pjn. New York, Dec. & At the British Day 'banquet many mrtnigM mi received wishing the celebraliOßS a success, including one from King George stating: "I hope Britain •■A the United States may always be as united as they are to-day." A mange bom General Pershing stated: "Britain entered the war to defend the right* of nations. She was noMy assisted by feer people and loyal DntniaiOHa. lie war would have been tat lot the tenacity of the British the two nations may M awn fimly linked in the future than •van In the past, to ensure the peace of tii* world.* A manage from Mr. Josephns Daniels stated: "Britain made noble sacrifices and lived tip to the best traditions in the war. America honors the Empire which baa given ftdl proof of its devotion to free government." M& Braddon, in ius speech, said that Britain and the Dominions would not forgst America's splendid tribute to Britain's part in the war. To-day's demonstration wonld do much to cement til* ties binding the English -speaking gaeae.—Ans. NX OaWe Assoc. HEADS OF THE NATIONS. BESD APEBOFHIAXE MESSAGES. Sttatnd Deo. 9, 7-50 ban. New York, Dee. 8. ' King Oeaqge sent, a message that "Britsitt's Day" celebrations were proof that titt United States was true to a hating friendship toward Britain, and be hoped tfee coming era. of peace would 2nd tne ntHww united as to-day. Ikwitat Wilson sent a message paying ttflmte to the splendid achievements OX JtraftßL tet Doqgias Haig, in a message, stated la hoped the English-speaking peoples of the iratt would form one brotherfeud. A HISTORIC CELEBRATION. A BETTER AND LASTING UNDERSTANDKQ. Received Deo. 9, 10.10 pjn. New York, Dee. 9. Aonsanda gathered,/atthe historic celebration, expressing goodwill and between the nations. The ipeaker* emphasised that a better and lasting mdentanding of the two peoples would remit from the oom?Don suffering and trials an the field oL battle. King George's mwap received a tremendoos 3!>r message said: "1 km deeply toadied at America's, celebmtioe »( Britirii Day. The people of the British Smpire jom me in thanking yon and, those associated with you for ttair efforts in pramgting the celebratin, is weloomed as a proof of true aad hating frUs&hip of the TJnitsd States. It wiU be a particular satisfaction to my navy and army to feel that tier have «n the esteem of a aation which sent bo many gallant men to suffer with tigm in the trials of the peat war and to share the glorious vietoTyv Ift •nam* of the EiDjdni I tit pecple of tlw United States. Lmr tbat the coming era of peace tHff nod the two nations always united at to4aj."->Ass. NZ Gable Assoc. and tester. TRANSPORT OF AMERICAN TROOPS. SERIOUSLY AFFECTED DOMINION EXPORTS. London, Dec. 8. The Press Bureau states that the Rhioping Controller, interviewed, said that 60 per cent of the American troopi were carried and escorted by British do this HOT paswjwr ship ws.' removed iron the' South African rcrat*, with which trade was practically lolled. AH the fast monger steamers were removed from the Indian and Australian rP 'omr eonseqoent k>«« in essential rmport* exoeeifd a million trms. lVrtnWm,. hw the hardship* of isok imftwupbinlnily— Cab ■r

FURTHER MESSAGES. future op humanity and CHRISTIANITY, IN; HANDS OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES. Received Dec. 10, 12.15 a.m. New York, Dec. 8. Admiral Beatty sent a message stating that Anglo-American friendship, tested by experience, has proved by war conditions that the future welfare and prosperity of the world can be secured only by the cordial co-operation of the United States and Britain. President Wilson stated he regretted very much that his visit to Europe prevented his being present to join in the celebrations. He praised the part Britain's sailors and soldiers had played in the war for the freedom of the world. M. Clemenceau's message stated that in the ideals of liberty binding the United States and Britain lies a certain guarantee of a just and durable peace. Mr. Braddon, the principal speaker at the demonstration at the Century Theatre to-night, received eooees and continued cheering. He expressed Australia's appreciation of the tremendous part in the war played by the British Beet, and said that Australia's loyalty to Britain had never been stronger than flow. He could not understand the meaning of "freedom of the seas," as Britain had made a free gift of freedom of the seas to the world for a century. The future of humanity and Christianity was in the hands of the Englishspeaking peoples.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Association. CONTROL OF SHIPBUILDING. MR. SCHWAB, RESIGNS. Washington, Dec- 9. President \\ T ilson has sent a wireless message accepting the resignation of Mr Schwab, Director-General of Ship-buiM-ing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.