The second anniversary of the declaration of war on Germany
found us all resolute to endure and confident of victory. The King assured the Allied rulers of his " steadfast resolution to prosecute the war until our united efforts have attained the objects for which we have in common taken up arms." In a special message to King Albert, the King spoke of his " confidence that the united efforts of the Allies will liberate Belgium from the oppression of her aggressors." The King and Queen, and great numbers of their subjects throughout the country, attended the special services of intercession which were held at the Archbishops' request. At a great meeting in the Queen's Hall on August 4th, Mr. Asquith moved the chief resolution. There was nothi g boastful in the speeches, but rather a solemn determination which bodes ill for the Germans.
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