BRITAIN'S ARMY.
TIIH NEW TERRITORIAL SCHEME. '■THE WHOLE BUSINESS A ■GAMBLE. uuxicism in Tin.; warn. Received l'Jlh. 11.3j p.m. London, May m, In tlie House of Lords, Lords Roberts and Grecufell strongly supported Lord Denbigh's suggestion that the Government should experimentally raise a limited number of horse and field batteries for the territorial forces a nd devote flic balance of the money tb strengthening the regular horse field artillery. Lord Lucas promised Hint the subject would be carefully considered. Lord Middlcton described the reply us inadequate. Lord Tweedmouth complained that the criticisms were directed against the bad side instead of emphasising the good side of the territorial army. He did not deny that the whole business was a gamble, but it was a good gamble, and one wherein lie was very willin" to lay odds on its success. ° Lord Lausdowne hoped the Government was not going to gamble with the nation's safety. Ultimately the'subject dropped.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 127, 20 May 1908, Page 2
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155BRITAIN'S ARMY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 127, 20 May 1908, Page 2
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