THE BRITISH ARMY.
United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph,—Copyright. Received March 1, 9.10 a.m. - London, February 28. The army estimates show a decrease of £24000, aud a reduction of 1800 men on the establishment. Mr Haldane, in his memorandum, states that recruiting for the regulars is remarkably brisk. Mr Haldane, in a speech at Brighton, detailed the General Staff’s system for the defence of Britain as far ahead of recent plana as the motor was ahead of horse carriage. If the Colonies adhered to homogeneous methods the rapid and concerted action possible wonld be a deterrent to foreign aggression.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9383, 1 March 1909, Page 5
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98THE BRITISH ARMY. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9383, 1 March 1909, Page 5
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