LORD ROBERTS’ DESPATCHES.
INTERESTING COMMENTS,
By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighi London, April 17.
Lord Roberts’ despatches of April 2nd, in which is contained the November narrative to the end of November, pointed out that stupendous difficulties were confronted and overcome. Had troops on the lines of communication at strategic points been restricted to regimental transport on the War Office scale for the field, the army’s advance would have been delayed. Kimberley meanwhile would have fallen.
The departmental system to be introduced, he says, possesses elasticity’ and adaptability to the changing conditions of the field service on a large scale, which the regimental system lacks. He mentions many officers for meritorious service, and eulogises Sir Alfred Milner for the unfailing support of his wise counsel, his unfaltering courage, and his helpful and tactful aid in solving difficulties; also Lord Kitchener, for his unfailing and very loyal support. The latter, he said, held a difficult position with conspicuous ability. Nicholson, Director of Transport, had showed marked ability and ripe experience.
General lan Hamilton possessed excop tional qualifications. General Buffer executed difficult opera' tions, terminating in the relief of Ladysmith.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 85, 18 April 1901, Page 2
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