All this will show the spirit with which Canada has entered into this war: but there are other things as well. The Dominion has begun to send 1,000,000 bags of flour, as a gift to the Motherland. She has offered to equip and maintain " hospital. in Paris for the wounded French sold-jets. Every Province is coming forward with its special contribution in cash or in kind. Then private individuals are sending large sums to the Government for the purchase of armaments or whatever purpose is deemed the best. One Montreal man sent $500,000. The Patriotic Society called "The Daughters of the Empire" are raising a fund to provide s hospital ship. This they are doing by "Tag Days." That Vis, the ladies on special days go out sion has also been made by employers for the support of the wives and children of the men in their employ, who have gone to the war. In every case I believe their positions will be held open for them till they happily return.
Safety of Canadian Waters, Canada has, of course, not been free from war's alarms. You have been aware, of course, of the German cruisers which have been on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, but so far they have done no damage, and now with the arrival of the British cruisers they should not be able to do any. Then thers have been many alarms as to what German and Austrian desperados might attempt to do. It is not wise to give that Canadians are just as tally to
aware of this as are their enemies, and have taken every precaution to guard against any secret attacks whether undertaken by single desperate individuals or bands of them. These precautions have not only been taken by the military authorities, but every man, woman, and child in Canada is on the keen watch for spies and suspicious-looking individuals. Some have been caught already, and put where they can do great satisfaction to Cana-the Duke of Connaught is Governor-General, With his great military experience he has already been of valuable assistance to the Government, and the Minister of Militia, The country fede the "greatest sympathy with the Duchess. Her Royal Highness attended the opening of Parliament with the Duke, and had to listen to the preparations which Canada was making to assist in the war against her Fatherland.
The Country's Respect for India, The feeling of bitterness among the natives of India in Vancouver raised by the Komagata Maru incident has entirely disappeared, owing to the war. Instead there is a keen desire to serve the Empire. The recruiting offices in Vancouver are overwhelmed with offers from
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