BRITAIN'S CALL FOR MORE MEN

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2306, 13 November 1914, Page 6

BRITAIN'S CALL FOR MORE MEN

TWO MILLION WANTED

HOUSEHOLD CENSUS FOR ENLISTMENTS

London, November 11. Mr. Lloyd George (Chancellor of the Exchequer) has announced another call for a •further large contingent, abroad, and emphasises the fact that two million trained men would alone bo a big element in the final settlement.

Mr. Asquith. (Prime Minister), Mr. Bonar Law (Leader of the. Opposition), and Mr. Henderson (Labour Leader) have signed ' a letter, suggesting' the torm of a household census of those between 19 and 39 years of age willing to enlist. ' .. '.. ' ' • KITCHENER'S OPINION OF THE ' RECRUITING. (Rec. November 12, 6.30 p.m.) : I ' . \ London, November 11. Speaking at the Lord Mayor's banquet in the Guildhall, Earl Kitchener, the Commander-in-Chief, said that he had no complaints to make about the response to his appeals for men. The progress of the training of the recruits was, remarkable, and the country might well be proud of them.—("Times" and Sydney '.'Sun" Services). THE MIGHT OF THE EMPIRE. ("Times" and. Sydney "Sun" Servicee.) London, November 11. . ■, The-"Times," in a leading article, eays:— "We arei only getting our side. Before the war is done our enemies will learn how inexhaustible is the might of Ihe Empire and her daughters." SOMALI CHIEFS WANT TO FIGHT. - l"Times" and Sydney "Snn" Services.) ■ ;. .London,'Novomner 11 - The Somali chiefs .of Jubilancl have petitioned: King George for, permission to light for England. . '