New-York tribune., 1918-07-07

sent to Buckingham Palace, from
which they will be handed over to the
Red Cross. Every article found sal
able will be sold and the remainder Of
the precious metals will be sent to the
mint as bullion. 1t is expected that
the Red Cross will receive a large sum-
King Answers Greetings
King George, replying to the address
of the Lord Mayor of London at the
Guildhall, said:
II am touched greatly by the kind
references to the happiness of our
married life-a happiness which has
been much increased by the unfailing
sympathy and affection Of our people
We acknowledge with gratitude to God
the many blessings bestowed during
these years.
"This anniversary falls at time
when the shadow Of war lies heavily
on the land and when the very exist
ence Of the empire is assailed by un-
scrupulous foes In this time of trial
it is our honest desire to share the
sorrows of the people and to alleviate
their sufferings.
"Whilc hearts are heavy at the
thought of the bereavement and dis
tress which have befallen the nation,
we have seen with joyful gratitude tho
wholehearted response to the call of
duty throughout the empire. Here in
the presence. of representatives Of the
dominiors. the colonies and the Indian
Empire warmly acclaim the noble
selt-sacrlticing spirit with which our
brothers across the seas have given
their best in the united defence Of lib
erty and right.
British Tradition Upheld
Through four long years of unceas-
ing conflict the ancient qualities of the
British race have shown themselves in
innumerable heroic deeds and in
logged endurance which have baffled
the enemy's purpose.
From visits | have made to the
sailors in the fleets and to the soldiers
in the armies l have brought back an
everincreasing admiration for the
spirit which rervades all ranks and
for their resolution and cheerfulness
In all circumstances.
Praises Army and Navy
What words can express the debt
we owe to the navy, which, with un-
sleeping watchfulness and through
every kind of difficulty and danger, she
protected our shores and has kept open
tor us and our allies the highways Of
the seas?
What can express our debt to the
splendid army, the very flower of the
nation, which stood and still stands as
wall between US and the fury of our
enemies; and to our air force, distin-
guished by many glorious achievements
and now the third arm of the defence
of the empire, of which l am proud. in
deed. to be general in chief?
when we think Of the great fight
ing services let US remember, too, the
unfilnching gallantry and determina-
tion of the men of the merchant SER
vice, who refused to be dismayed by a
terrorism hitherto unknown in naval
warfare; and the courage of the mine
sweepers, trawlers and fleet of auxil-
aries which have performed without
ceasing their perious tasks.
"a hearty tribute of praise is due the
services of the troops on the more
distant fronts which l have been un-
able to visit in person. The men who
have been fighting in Italy by the side
OF our gallant allies, the army at
Salonlkl, which has SO long helped to
keep the enemy from the waters of the
Eastern Mediterranean; the East Afri-
can force, which has performed feats of
courage and endurance in difficult con-
ditions of climate and locality; the
armies in Mesopotamia and Palestine,
which have rescued the once rich and
famous territories from the tyranny
which devastated and depopulated them
and have restored already something of
their ancient prosperity-all these
have abundantly earned our gratitude
and admiration.
All Classes Patriotic
"The conditions at home also give
cause for pride and thanlfulness. We
have seen ready acceptance by all
classes, men and women elike, of the
burdens which the war hiss brought,