He was a
partner in a big business in Glasgow and with splendid prospects; he
threw them all up. He came and hung about the doors of the War Office as
if he was seeking some fat job, when all he wanted was to be placed, not
as an officer, but as a private, in one of the most dangerous branches
of the service. [Cheers.] That is a spirit which is universal. I do not
say in what way further provision should be made, but I am sure the
House welcomes the statement of the Prime Minister that the Government
are going to reconsider the whole question of separation allowances for
the families of the men and for the pensions. I am sure I am expressing
the view not of our own party, but of the whole House, when I say that
the country realizes that when these men risk their lives for us they
are making a big enough sacrifice, and that the country will be glad
that in every way every possible generosity at the expense of those who
remain behind should be extended to those who go out to fight. [Cheers.]
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EARL KITCHENER'S SPEECH ON RECRUITS
Delivered in the House of Lords, Sept. 17.
Your lordships will expect that some statement should be made by me on
the general military situation before the session ends, and I will,
therefore, endeavor as briefly as possible to supplement the remarks
which I had the honor to address to your lordships' House three weeks
ago.
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