One has reference to the
noble and gallant lord's statement in regard to the response made to his
appeal to the country for recruits. That response has been memorable and
admirable and, considering the immense influx of recruits which have
come in, we can scarcely be surprised that in the early days the strain
should have been rather greater than either the War Office or the local
authorities were able to cope with. But we have every reason to believe
that that has been corrected, and I have no doubt that all will now go
smoothly and well. We have all heard with the greatest satisfaction the
announcement that the separation allowances to the wives of regulars and
territorials are to be considerably increased. ["Hear, hear!"]
Considering what our soldiers are doing for us at the seat of war, the
least we can do is to provide liberally for the relatives whom they have
left behind in this country. [Cheers.]
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PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.
Speech by King George V. Read Before Both Houses, Sept. 18.
The Lord Chancellor read the King's speech, which was in the following
terms:
My Lords and Gentlemen: I address you in circumstances that call
for action rather than for speech.
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