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NEWS OF THE WEEK.

rilHE Prime Minister, on behalf of the War Cabinet, htur sent a JI. message of warm congratulation to Sir Douglas Haig upon the achievements of the British armies in Flanders in the great battle which has been raging since July 31st. Mr. Lloyd George speaks of the " skill, courage, and pertinacity " which have " commanded the grateful admiration of the peoples of the British Empire and filled the enemy with alarm." He adds : " I am personally glad to be the means of transmitting this message to you and your gallant troops, and desire to take this opportunity of renewing my assurance of confidence in your leadership and in the devotion of those whom you command."

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