Territorial Efficiency.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 74, 27 November 1913, Page 5

Territorial Efficiency.

CAUSES OF DEFBC3ENCY.

THE ASSOCIATION'S SCHEME.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH—Copyright] [United Puksb Association.] (Receiver 8.5 a.m.) London, November 2(>. The report nl the Council of ths

Territorial Association refers to the hick of public spirit. Inadequate remuneration mid difficulty with regard

1.0 the training period are the man causes of the deficiency in Territorial

establishment

The report recommends persona] all<H*tnces to cover the pecuniary loss of officers, with efficiency bounties for

other ranks, and the adoption of

system of training in elementary schools continuing till the units an eligible 'for the Territorial force.

Lord Roberts estimates that the Council's schemes will cost an extra £1,680,01)0 if the Territorials are maintained at vheir full strength.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

i Received 9.20 a.m.l) London, November 20

Replying to the Territorial deputation, Mr Asquith emphasised the unanimous testimony of distinguished officers and generals regarding the efficiency ,ol' the Territorials. The Committee; of Imperial Defence! regarded them as of the highest importance, and believed that the organisation was based on sound lines. The Government would meet all legitimate demands within the resources at its disposal.