CONDUCT OF THE WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 November 1915, Page 5

CONDUCT OF THE WAR.

LORD KITCHENER'S MISSION, j A CONFERENCE IN PARIS. WC EASTERN CAMPAIGN PROBABLE. London, Nov. 7. - Tlic Press Bureau states that Lord Kitchener's visit to the East was undertaken at the request of his colleagues. Paris, Nov. 7. Lord Kitchener has left, after a conference with M. Briand and General JolYre concerning the Eastern operations. Ec assured himself of complete accord. London, Nov. 7. . T>j Observer says that Lord Kitchener's mission dominates the situation, tout no augury less than a hopeful one must be drawn. Obviously the key to the struggle lies in the East, suggesting ■ three main points. First, we intend the Russian offensive in 1910 to have free play in the war of attrition, and the Western Powers must link up across the Balkans with the Czar's armies. Secondly, Constantinople must continue the main British objective, howsoever approached. Thirdly, new plans must be based on the best counsels. The army and navy must send to the Aegean forces without stint. The News of the World understands that the delicate task of establishing greater co-operation between the Allies has been entrusted to Lord Kitchener, who has special qualifications for such a mission.

Reynold*' Newspaper slaiics that though the precise nature of his task .cannot, in the public interest, at present be disclosed, it will be ultimately recognised that Lord Kitchener is the man most likely to succeed in it. The country's obligation to him has been greatly increased by his acceptance of the mission.

HARDER WORK ELSEWHERE. "K. OF K.'S" ORIENTAL KNOWLEDGE. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received Nov.' 8, 5.5 p.m. London, Nov. 7. The Daily Chronicle savs that there is no need to doubt that if Lord Kitchener decided that Whitehall no longer offered the best scope for his talents" it was possible he might have called for coordinate action among the Eastern armies, where his peculiar authority in Oriental matters marks him out. There are also problems closely centring about India. If Lord Kitchener has decided to leave the War Office, it only signifies that he has done the work that he wa« called to do, and sees that there is harder work elsewhere.