Great Britain.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 39, 21 January 1916, Page 5

Great Britain.

RECRUITING SCHEME.

STATEMENT BY LORD DERBY

APPRECIATION CFIHE RECRUITS

Unttfh Pkkh» Association (Received 8.20 a.m.)

London, .January 21)

Lord Derby informed the Associated Press that it was impossible to estimate the number of men Ids scheme u >uld produce, but one essential tiling was sure, namely, that it had been a complete answer to Normally. It had shown that wo have enough men to carry on the war to a successful conclusion ; that the quality of the recruits was of a high order; and that their physique, stamina, and intelligence were to three sizes, big, medium, and small. It had become a necessity to discontinue the small size entirely, and the medium partially, i'he intelligence of the men was of such a high order that it helped to solve the problem of supplying sufficient trained officers.’

Asked as to his opinion of the suggested settlement of - soldiers, after the war, in Australia and New Zealand, Lord Derby replied that it would be the best thing; they would come back when their country needed them. Hie love for the Motherland which the war inspired was one of the redeeming features of the war, TRADING WITH THE ENEMY. (Received 8.20 a.m.) London, January 20. The earlier Trading with the Enemy Bill was confined to the duration of the war . The Bill provides that the restrictions on enemy dealing shall :ontinue until removed by Order-in-Gouncil. Enemy patents not complete at the outbreak of war will be vested in the Public Trustee. ADVICE FROM THE TIMES. (Received 8.20 a.m.) London, January 20. The Times’ military correspondent Jays:' The failure of the Allies to begin the,, offensive simultaneously has been of great advantage to Germany; therefore the Allied War Council should have approximate attacks, as a general offensive will hurt Germany most. The rapid increase in our heavy howitzers and munitions generally render co-operation possible, and our future irtillery attacks will grow deadlier. The predominance of cavalry officers in the higher commands needs attention, and many of ns would feel hap* pier (f more consideration were given to,'infantry and artillery officers in futiire appoiikifioffts.'ANOTHER RECRUITING SCHEME. London, January 10. Lord Derby and his committee has decided on a great new’ recruiting campaign, for married as well as single men. The result of the re-opening of the- groups is sufficiently' satisfactory to warrant vigorous efforts being made to secure all eligibles. It is reported that the first four groups will be called for training tomorrow, and will yield one hundred thousand men. — THE MAJESTY OF EMPIRE. SIR G. H. REID AT THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE. London, January 19. There was an immense imperial gathering when the Colonial Institute gave a farewell luncheon to Sir G. H. Reid. Lord Milner presided, in the absence of Mr Bonar Law, who was attending the International Con■'erence. Lord Milner said that whatever might be the differences as to the Di-igin of the war, the British people were unanimous in their admiration md gratitude for the magnificent gallantry of their distinguished fellowleroes from the dominions. He was not surprised at their soldierly qualities, and nothing was more remarkable than that the statesmen and peo--los of the dominions, despite much that might have caused them wo waver, stood steadily behind the Imperial cause. Lord Milner said that there were miny occasions for criticism, and •omplaint might naturally have arisen n England that could not he resent'd, hut the dominions went on un•omplainingly and uncritically, animated by the single thought of puling their whole strength into the .truggle, together with their enormlus material and moral support. The uture of mankind depended on the Vllies success. Sir G. H- Reid paid tribute to the ordial assistance given him by the ligh Commissioners, the Admiralty, md the Colonial and War Offices. )espito the numbers that had been ,uried at Gallipoli the colonies had ,ever voiced a word of resentment, md were determined to share the responsibility of tlie Motherland. The Allies were teaching the prepetraiors of outrages the meaning of solidarity in the brotherhood ot nations, to preserve the strength, integrity, and majesty of the Empire.

SWEDISH REPRISAL FAILS.

(Received 12.35 ?>•'»•) Copenhagen, January 20. Newspapers state that Sweden's nrohihitioti of the export of wood pulp tailed as a reprisal for Britain’s seizure of mail parcels.