May 25, 1916 LAND & WATER 
MESSAGES FROM THE PREMIERS. 
Below we print Empire Day messages, specially indited 
for the " Five Nations " Number of Land & Water 
by the Prime Ministers of the Overseas Dominions — 
Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 
CANADA : The Right Hon. Sir Robert Borden : 
NOTHING could be more fitting at this time than some special recognition of the day 
on which we celebrate a world-wide Commonwealth, single-minded in devotion to common 
ideals of freedom and justice and determined to maintain a common allegiance. Toward 
that end more than 300,000 Canadians have already offered their utmost service, and throughout 
the Dominion there is no thought of counting the cost. Whatever further burdens are assumed 
will be measured only by what is needed to secure a recognised victory for our common cause 
and the lasting integrity of our united Empire. 
JUS'URJLIJ : The Right Hon. William M. Hughes : 
ALTHOUGH there have been many occasions since the war broke out upon which the 
/\ true idea of the British Empire has been more clearly revealed to us, to-day, Empire 
Day, is the special occasion when the peoples of Mother Country and Dominions join 
to celebrate the unity and strength of our wide flung race. Our enemies, seeking to destroy, 
have reconstructed. Such occasions as the conquest of German South Africa, the landing of 
the immortal 29th Division at Helles, the entry of the Canadians into action at Festubert, and 
the storming of the Gaba Tepe cliffs by the Australians and New Zealanders have welded us. 
Our own folly and stupidity may sunder some ties ; nothing else can, if we are in truth worthy. 
We in Australia are with you heart and soul in the war, because we are free men loving 
freedom. We shall fight for our Australian citizenship and our part in the destinies of the 
British Empire as dearer than life. Australia warmly appreciates the splendid welcome and 
generous hospitality extended by Great Britain to her fighting sons, more and more of whom 
daily are visiting England. Thus are the links of the race being strengthened and when peace 
comes we hope to stand united and strong, a power for good and for the advancement of the 
world. 
^EW ZEJLAND : The Right Hon. William F. Massey: 
IN the cause of Liberty and Freedom for which Britain has drawn the sword our Dominion's 
sons are taking their place in the fighting line and will continue to do so until final and 
decisive victory comes. Fifty-five thousand sturdy New Zealanders have already responded 
to the call of duty. More are coming and reinforcements will regularly go forward. On this 
anniversary of Empire Day the world beholds the British Nation more firmly united than at 
any time in its past history. Reverses, when they occur, serve only to strengthen our deter- 
mination to win this war at all costs. New Zealand, along with the other Overseas Dominions, 
taking pride in her loyalty and devotion to King and Country, will not relax her efforts now 
or after the war to ensure for all time the safety and integrity of the Empire. 
SOWUH JFTjICjl : The Right Hon. Louis Botha : 
4T no time in the history of the ^British Empire has there been greater necessity for 
/-\ co-operation and a united front. A glorious victory for Great Britain and her 
courageous Allies must be the sole aim and object of all our efforts. South Africa will 
continue to do her duty. 
