LORD KITCHENER'S TOUR.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 327, 1 March 1910, Page 5

LORD KITCHENER'S TOUR.

THE FIELD-MARSHAL'S VIEWS. WEAKNESS OF OUR DEFENCE SYSTEM. SUGGESTED COMMONWEALTH COOPERATION. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Received 28, 9..">5 p.m. London, February 28. The Times' Wellington correspondent states that the manoeuvres emphatically demonstrated the weakness of the New Zealand defence system in scientific training and the inefficiency of several officers. He adds that he gathered in conversation wfth Lord Kitc'heiui that the geographical situation of New Zealand and Australia necessitates a considerable measure of inter-depend-ence regarding defence, because an enemy landing in one country would lie a menace to the other. Ilence uo fc ii should adopt the same system, and New Zealand at present was unable to afford a college her officers should :;e trained in the Commonwealth. Lord Kitchener favored the establishment ot scholarships.

AT TAIHAPE. ]ty Telegraph.—Press Association. Taihape, February 28. Lord Kitchener and Sir Joseph Ward and party arrived here at 8.20 o clock last night. By special request no reception was held. This was the first quiet nioht Lord Kitchener had had since landin-. Tie party left at 7.40 o clock this morning for Auckland. The Premier is looting in exceptionally good health.

FRANKTON JUNCTION JUBILATES.

Hamilton, Last Night,

Lord Kitchener passed through Frankton Junction at 3.30 this afternoon by special train, accompanied by Sir Joseph Ward,, He ">vas eiieered vociferously. The Mayor of Hamilton, on behalf of the citizens of Hamilton and district, read an address of welcome, and Lord Kitchener briefly replied. There was a great crowd at the station. Sir Joseph Ward was also enthusiastically cheered.

ARRIVAL IN AUCKLAND,

Auckland, Last Night.

Loid Kitchener arrived in Auskland to-day, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Colonel Kirkpatriek (his Chief of Staff), and Colonels Robin and Tuson. He was' met by the Mayor (Mr. C. D. Grey) and the city councillors, members of the Legislative Council, members of Parliament, and several prominent citizens. The Mayor welcomed the distinguished visitor in a neat speech, Lord Kitchener briefly responding. He was then escorted to the Northern Club, a crowd of several thousands lining the streets and cheering him enthusiastically. Volunteers were formed up all along the route to file club.

Colonel Robin, who drove in the seeonu carriage, was greeted with groans and ejaculations- concerning the Knyvett case.