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C H A P T E R V.
THE KING’S APPEAL TO HIS PEOPLE.
The following appeal bearing the facsimile of His Majesty’s
signature was published in the papers :—
" Buckingham Palace,
“ To
“ My People,
“At this grave moment in the struggle between my people and
a highiv organized enemv who has transgressed the Laws of Nations
mid changed the ordinance that binds civilized Europe together, I
appeal to yon.
“ 1 rejoice in my Empire’s efforts, and I feel pride in the
voluntary response from my subjects all over the world, who have
sacrificed home, fortune, and life itself, in order that another may not
inherit the free Empire which their ancestors and mine have built—
I ask you to make good these sacrifices.
“ The end is not in sight—more men and yet more are wanted
to keep my arms in the field and through them to secure victory and
endpring peace.
“ In ancient days the darkest moment has ever produced in men
of our race the sternest resolve.
“ I ask you, men of all classes, to come forward voluntarily and
take your share in the fight.
“ In Yreely responding to my appeal, you will be giving your
support to our brothers, who, for long months, have nobly upheld
Britain's past traditions and the glory of her arms.”
The King’s Message to the Princes and Peoples
oe the Indian Empire.
To
“The Princes and Peoples of my Indian Empire.
During the past few weeks the people of my whole Empire at
Home and Overseas have moved with one mind and purpose to
THE KING’S APPEAL TO HIS PEOPLE.
The following appeal bearing the facsimile of His Majesty’s
signature was published in the papers :—
" Buckingham Palace,
“ To
“ My People,
“At this grave moment in the struggle between my people and
a highiv organized enemv who has transgressed the Laws of Nations
mid changed the ordinance that binds civilized Europe together, I
appeal to yon.
“ 1 rejoice in my Empire’s efforts, and I feel pride in the
voluntary response from my subjects all over the world, who have
sacrificed home, fortune, and life itself, in order that another may not
inherit the free Empire which their ancestors and mine have built—
I ask you to make good these sacrifices.
“ The end is not in sight—more men and yet more are wanted
to keep my arms in the field and through them to secure victory and
endpring peace.
“ In ancient days the darkest moment has ever produced in men
of our race the sternest resolve.
“ I ask you, men of all classes, to come forward voluntarily and
take your share in the fight.
“ In Yreely responding to my appeal, you will be giving your
support to our brothers, who, for long months, have nobly upheld
Britain's past traditions and the glory of her arms.”
The King’s Message to the Princes and Peoples
oe the Indian Empire.
To
“The Princes and Peoples of my Indian Empire.
During the past few weeks the people of my whole Empire at
Home and Overseas have moved with one mind and purpose to