N.Z. OFFICER BACK FROM THE WAR.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 135, 10 February 1915, Page 3

N.Z. OFFICER BACK FROM THE WAR.

TERRIBLE EFFECTS OF SHEET. FIRE. TRIBUTE TO RED CROSS METHODS EARLY ENDING OF THE WAR PROPHESIED, SYDNEY. Feb. 8. A passenger by the Ventura, which arrived to-day, is Major A. Corrigan a. r. New Zealander, who is returning from a visit to England. While there he was

attached to the Royal Marines, ano subsequently was scut on a staff mission to France, his duties taking him to Nieuport, where he visited the firingline trenches, witnessing an important series of engagements. He gives an interesting account of the terrible effects of shell-fire, and the general devastation of the war operations. He declares that the system of dealing with tiie wounded is wonderfully complete. The organisation is remarkable. Within half an hour of being struck, the wounded are in hospital. The Germans' bravery is undeniable, but they are sadly lacking in initiative.-Prison-, ■rs seemed overjoyed at being taken. Major Corrigan does not expect the war to last long if the present steel grip is kept on the Germans. He would not be surprised to see it ended in October or November next. The only question is sufficient men and they will bo available.