BRITISH PRAISE

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21280, 26 November 1940, Page 5

BRITISH PRAISE

JOY AND CONGRATULATION MESSAGES TO GREECE TRIUMPH TO TRIUMPH (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tei. Copyright) LONDON, Nov. 25 A formal British tribute is paid in the following letter from the British Minister to Greece, Sir Charles Palairet, to General Metaxas: — “I cannot let this happy day pass without expressing to you my joy and congratulations at the outstanding news of. the occupation of Korea, a town of first importance, which, since the outbreak of hostilities, has been snatched from the enemy. “It is indeed a triumph of which the brave Greek Army must be justly proud. This heroic exploit of the Greek Army will have repercussions throughout the entire world. I am proud to have the privilege of representing my country at this period in Greece, which is going forward with rapid strides bearing high the bannei of liberty. I wish to assure you of my feelings of cordial admiration and friendship.” General Metaxas replied: “I am sure that with the aid so highly prized by the Greek nation of the ally you so worthily represent, our Army will march by the side of yours from triumph to triumph to final victory.” Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Charles Forbes, former Commander-in-Chief of the Home Fleet, has been appointed Commander-in-Chief at Plymouth as from May 1, 1941.