KITCHENER’S VICTORY
MILITARY RED TAPE BRUSHED AWAY.
SENSATION IN INDIA. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 10.45 p.m., June 23. London, June 23. Mr Brodrick explained that he intended to alter the Indian miiitary administration, making the Commander-in Chief directly responsible to the Vice-Regal Council for everything connected with the combatant service, while a Military Supply Department would bo created to deal with army contracts, and purchase of etores, ordnance and arms. The decision created a sensation in India.
Lord Kitchener practically obtains complete control, being emancipated from interference by 70 military members of the Council and the Viceroy’s military secretary. It is considered to be a severe blow to Lord Curzon. It is understood that General Elies has resigned from the Governav-General’s Council. •
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1489, 24 June 1905, Page 2
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