The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1915. LORD KITCHENER’S WORK.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 59, 8 November 1915, Page 4

The Stratford Evening Post WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE EGMONT SETTLER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1915. LORD KITCHENER’S WORK.

There will ho pi'etty 1 general agreement in Die Dominion that the British Government has done right l in sup-

pressing a sensation-numgering English newspaper whose 1 statements attunes have been highly detrimental to Britain’s interests. That action was not taken sooner is surprising and it is to be hoped that the lesson will have its effect. The utterly false statement that Lord Kitchener had resigned might do incalculable harm, and, as’ it is, it lias made explanations necessary on matters which it would have been much preferable the enemy did not know anything about. Lord Kitchener’s mission to the Near East is of supreme importance, and whether he is to continue as organiser and administrator or as direct fighting head it does not matter so long a s his services are to he at the disposal of his country and in the direction his master mind indicates as the best for the Empire’s weal. There is naturally much speculation as to what new movement is to he made and we shall know soon enough. A brilliant soldier, who has spent the greater part of his lifetime in military administration and who has carried out some great army reforms despite the clogging influence and the deal ear of the old War Office regime. Lord Kitchener stands very high in the Empire’s estimation to-day. and the cavilling attacks of Britain’s yellow press have been most deeply resented by all true Britishers. Distinctively in the time of emergency the nation turned to this great man as the one of all men best fitted for the task which then lay in front of a foolishly unprepared nation. With Egypt, India and South Africa in mind, there could he no difference of opinion as regards the selection of the man fo: the task. Not for one moment has the nation ever lost its faith in Lord Kitchener, and the hitter notorietyseeking attacks of a certain section of the English press—partly loreignowned—are treated with the contempt they deserve. To state that Lord Kitchener had resigned at such a critical moment in the affairs oi the Allies, was a vile thing which 1 fill bring down its merited punishment. Not long ago Lord Kitchener and Genera) Joff re were in closest conference and there is nothing unusual or surprising that a trip to the Eastern Theatre should he projected. But it was not necessary to tell the enemy all about it or to frighten timid people with falsehoods.