A Long War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 74, 17 August 1914, Page 4

A Long War

INDICATED BY LORD KITCHENER. ' DRAINING TERRITORIALS EOR ACTIVE SERVICE. Received 10, 5.5 p.m. I London, August 15 (morning). IjorA Kitchener addressed the Terri- . torial Association. He said he -was ■ aware that the spirit'pf the Territorials ■ would induce man/ to volunteer for ioveign service, despite important duties r at home. As home defence was a lriat- ; ter of great importance, he did not desire than anv should be forced to volunteer for service. He therefore proposed that certain units should be designated for home service, while the Territorials willi less important ties at home would be passed into units for foreign service. Ixtrd Kitchener hopes to arrange for the training of home defence units upon 'a system allowing leave for urgent private affairs, on the lines of the commando system in South Africa. Lord Kitchener also, proposes that foreign service units shall receive continuous training, when employed abroad, until thev reach a standard of efficiency to enable them to do credit to the British Army on foreign service. His plan indicated' preparation for a long war, necessitating possibly half a million additional men. Tho'sflicme allows Territorials to retain their present character, yet able to throw off divisions for service abroad. Prcbably the first Territorial division will be ready montliß before the second army is trained. It is expected that the, lattcr's enrolment will be completed ill a fortnight. The Army Council announcis that any enlisting in"response to Lord Kitchener'n appeal will be discharged if they desire when the war is over. If tho war last* more than three year:*, tho continuation of service will be optional. FOR THE ALLIES' WOUNDED. Received 17, 12.30 a.m. Jjondon, August 15 (evening). A scheme has been initiated to accommodate the allies" wounded at English •rut: dominions 1 proposals. Received 17. 12.5 a.m. London, August 15. Renter has suggested that the dominions' proposals should not be finally determined without reference to the High Commissioners, in order to avoid possible embarrassment.