To augment the expeditionary force further regular divisions and
additional cavalry are now being organized from units withdrawn from
oversea garrisons, whose places, where necessary, will be taken by
territorial troops, who, with fine patriotism, have volunteered to
exchange a home for an imperial service obligation. On their way from
India are certain divisions from the Indian Army, composed of highly
trained and very efficient troops, and a body of cavalry, including
regiments of historic fame. The dominions beyond the seas are sending us
freely of their best. Several divisions will be available, formed of men
who have been locally trained in the light of the experience of the
South African war, and, in the case of Australia and New Zealand, under
the system of general national training introduced a few years ago.
The Call to Arms.
In the response to the call for recruits for the new armies which it is
considered necessary to raise we have had a most remarkable
demonstration of the energy and patriotism of the young men of this
country. We propose to organize this splendid material into four new
armies, and, although it takes time to train an army, the zeal and
good-will displayed will greatly simplify our task.
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