The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1926. A GREAT SOLDIER.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1926, Page 2

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1926. A GREAT SOLDIER.

'l'm; prcseiue of Lord Alletibv in New Zealand is worthy of remark, for lie was one of those in the great war who helped to make history, and of him it has been said be helped to shorten the war and.so save lifes by bis swift victory over the Turks in Palestine. It has been revealed that Lord AHenby wa.s named by Mr Lloyd George as the man for the war ill the Fast. .Matters in the West had not been going 100 well, while in the Fa-t there was almost a condition of stalemate. It

was at this juncture that .Mr Lloyd George, who was so great a figure in the war, felt .something decisive should be done to mark the beginning of the end. Lord Allenhy was selected liecause of his brilliant cavalry leadership. The method of warfare in Palestine required a mobile force, and such an experienced officer as Lord Allenhy was chosen. The choice was a wise one. Fronts soon proved that and the unassuming, yet impressive manner in which Lord Allenhy walked into Jerusalem at the head of his victorious troops, showed the completeness of the victory won outside on the plains of Palestine. Lord Allenhy was as brilliant a soldier in Palestine as in other theatres of the war, and added greatly to his military reputation by his remarkable for victory. The visit of this distinguished soldier i.s notable for the fact that among his troops in Palestine were many New Zealanders. And he has not forgotten their use and service in combat. Speaking at Auckland the other day lie paid the highest tribute to the work and hearing in the trying campaign that they were called upon to participate in. As the years roll by we are apt In forget the privations the men had to pas- tlirough in the Great "War, that victory might he won. Tt is only

on such an occasion as the p-escnl that the facts are recalled, and memories refreshed. But having recalled the past, it brings to mind, too, the great work of the leader. Lord Allenhy. The Field-Marshal. as he now ranks is one to whom the Fmpire owes a debt. There is no doubt his success in Palestine assisted to shorten the duration of the war. and in that respect, there was above the saving of treasure, the saving of human life and. suffering. Tt was a characteristic of the man. also, that he won the respect of The natives. That was.to his credit, and it is reflected on liis countrymen, for where the English make good their credit and prestige stand the higher. Lord Allenhy was a great soldier in the hour of need and great emergency. Ri.s service was thus of outstanding merit, and because of that, and of the manner in which he discharged his: very difficult duties, he is worthy of all honour and respect this outpost of the Empire can show to so real an Empire builder.