THE OUTLOOK

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 30, 11 January 1916, Page 4

THE OUTLOOK

While it is desirable' that there should be no slackening of effort in regard to the prosecution of the war, we may yet take heart from the assurances of loading military men that all is apparently well with the operations ol the Allies, most especially on the western front. One who has come to New

I Zealand during the past week inlonned a representative of (lie Auckland Star ■ that the opinion is held in high uuli- ' tary circles Unit the-forces and equip- ■ ment of the French, Belgians, and ! British are non equal to the “lug push.” .And once this is started there -is expected to be no slackening 'Until

the armies of the Kaiser are properly on the run. The Star’s informant states that the appointment of Sir Douglas Haig as Commander-iii-Chief of the British forces is viewed with great

satisfaction, because he is recognised as the leader by reason of Ids great natural ability. Viscount French is esteemed as highly as ever, but it is felt that the time has probably come for him to make way for a younger man. With regard to General doff re, the supreme commander, there is only one opinion, namely, thatctjie resourceful Frenchman is the outstanding

general of the war. “The Germans,” added the informant, “have nqthii)g like him. Ho is the military genius of the ago.” The question of compulsory service in England was touched on, and the opinion was expressed that before use could lie made of the reinforcements which were being raised lindei that scheme the war would be ended in favor of the Allies.