THE NAY LEAGUE.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3176, 29 April 1909, Page 5

THE NAY LEAGUE.

(lo the Editor). Sir,—l am instructed by my Executive Committee to write toym expressing their most cordial ani gratefful thanks for the assistance you rendered to Mr Knox during his visit to New Zealand, through the columns of your paper. Tne Navy League knows no party influence, its efforts are solely directed to the maintenance of Britain's sea power, and indirectly through that, the, cohesion of the Empire. From my own personal knowledge, I know that there are no more loyal subjects of H.M. King Edward VII. than are to be found in New Zealand. Loyalty to the flag and the Throne is common to all classes. Attachment to the Old Comtry and the flag are nowhere shown with greater zeal than by the inhabitants of the Dominion; therefore my Committee trust that the visit of Lieut. Knox will have put the final seal upon the determination of the people in the 'Britain of the South to maintain intact their share in that Empire upon which the sun never sets. The future is uncertain, and is crowded with many vital problems, but there can be no doubt that New Zealand, which responded so nobly during the days of stress and trouble in the Boer War, will do as much for the peaceful organisation of the British Empire's forces as they then did, in sending their full share of armed force when the Empfte was in need of them. May I ask, in conclusion, that you will in future, give that support to the Navy League through its local Branches which you have so generously accorded to the representative of the parent society?—l have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, WM. CAIUS CRUTCHLEY, Secretary. 11, Victoria Street,. London, S.W., England, • March 12th, 1909.