THE ARMY OF THE EMPIRE

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2425, 13 February 1909, Page 5

THE ARMY OF THE EMPIRE

MR. HALDANE’S REMARKS

APPLICATION TO NEAV ZEALAND EXPLAINED.

[Press Association.]

WELLINGTON. Feb. 12

inquiries made to-day at headquarters regarding Mr. Haldane’s remarks on the creation of an Army ol the Empire, elicited the information that doubtless the cablegram bad reference to the attempt that had been made, and 'which was progressing, to have the outlying dominions and colonies of the Empire placed upon the same lines in establishments and examination processes as those which obtained in regard to the British territorial forces. Already something to this end has been done on the lines desireef. It is this which makes possible the interchange, of officers, of which an earnest may be seen in the contemplated despatch to England of four New Zealand officers, which will take place in a few weeks’ time. Even now, Colonel Robin, as Chief of the Staff, is in close contact with the military portion of the defence, directors of Great Britain, and already. in the examinations of officers, the standards, methods, and system, and the character of the questions, problems, etc., submitted at the various examinations held under the Council of Defence, have been remodelled, so as to secure the uniformity with the territorial scheme which tlie British Government desires.