KITCHENER'S METHOD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 234, 8 November 1909, Page 4

KITCHENER'S METHOD.

iO,X'Oi;i{A(iL\<_; REfSPOXJSIJiILITY J\ 'll IK INDIAN ARMY. •Simla. .September 0. '•"rd l\ih lienor has issued a farewell "ider to 1 i.c Indian Arniv in which he |»<a.c, on. record the excellent wor« done by all ranks during the last -,cve 1 years. He says that one of his aims has been the devolution of power down mrougu all ranks of officers, with a view to encourage personal initiative and readiness to accept responsibility, which are so invaluable in war. The "response has so far been encouraging. He specially commends the British troops for their. ell'orts to increase their phvsieal efli- j fency and to reduce preventable dis-

I'hc rrtiriag Commander-in-chief mivs that t ln- Indian Army lias passed through ti illu of trial. ' Attempts have been made li. <Ol rupt its loyalty and reduce it Hum its allegiance, liut under the jriiialiinco of British and Indian ofli<crs it lias remained miaU'ccled, and Inn earned tlie gratitude ul its Sovereign l'of it-, loyalty, bravery, and devotion, lie bids the llidian Army a regretful tare-! well, in full conlidcncc of its future.