After a reference to the statement, issued at President Wilson's
Invitation, of the general objects of the Allies, the Speech went on to say that the threats of further outrages by Germany on public law and the common rights of humanity would but serve to steel our determination. Tributes to the work of the Navy and Army followed, and then there was a special reference to an ap- proaching closer political co-operation within the Empire :— "I have invited representatives of my Dominions and of my Indian Empire, which have borne so glorious a share in the struggle, to confer with my Ministers on importantquestions of common interest relating to the war. The step so taken will I trust, conduce to the establishment of closer relations between all parts of my Empire."
The Speech ended with an admirable call to energy and sacrifice :—
"The accomplishment of the task to which I have set my hand will entail unsparing demands on the energies and resources of all my sub. pets. I am assured, however, that my people will respond to every call necessary for the success of our cause, with the same indomitable ardour and devotion that have filled me with pride and gratitude since the war began."
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