The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-09

IN that direction as We might, or hope we
may. Under Mr. Brodrick's proposed
chanEes a private in the British infantry
now receives almost as much as a private
change. which I frequently advocated
while military attache at Washington, we
hope 90 get a class OF recruits similar 10
those in America. Under the old pay we
were gradually lowering the physical
standard. yet still finding IL hard TO get
men. while our deserving percentage was
Increasing at a rate which showed there
was something radically wrong with the
system. The American army was the
only other VOluntarily-enlisted military
body in the world with which we could
make serviceable comparisons. the con-
tinental armies. owing TO couscription and
other causes. being perfectly worthless as
examples. year ago Mr.. Brodrick pooh
pOOhed the idea OF copying the United
States. Now he has changed his mind and
has done what the majority Of the mem
bers OF the House. regardless of party,
Believe TO be the very best thing that
gould have happened 10 the army since
MIR. Cardweii (in 1872 effected his sweeping
reforms. Now for the first time Tommy"
with everything found and higher pay,
viii be IN better position than his agri-
cultural brother, and from that class We
ought now 20 get the best instead Of the
worst.
Yes. it may hurt the agricultural inter-
ests or what is left OF IL in England, but
I do not believe that this damage will be
as serious the evils which the change
Will correct Not only is ii interesting TO
=
IN these sweeping changes, but they will
have a tremedous negative Importance.
Last year the government clearly indi-
Gated its fears that IL might have TO re-
sort TO conscription. The present move
banishes all possibility OF this, for l un-
derstand Mr. Brodrick is willing to go even
further In copying the United States's
excellent treatment Of enlisted men and
by liberal finance build up the standard
OF the army. The increase In pay means
an additional annual cost of about 92.O00-
600. but / maintain that il will be a direct
saving OF money, for the better class OF
men secured viii mean fewer men in the
hospitals and prisons, as well as ObviatinS
other forms OF Wastage, and will quickly
make uD for the additional initial outlay.
Some day, perhaps, we may be able TO
adopt the sensible, plan Of the United
States Of paying the enlisted Of all arms at
the same rate. But traditions here die
hard"
XXX
This week is already flooded with illus
trated literature pointing out the advan-
tageous view points to see the coronation
parade. Many windows opening on bal
comics at such points as LGdgate hill have
already been let for e42 each. Single seats
IN the Strand have been sold for e3 TO e5.
Single windows with exceptional approaches
on the Surrey side have fetched G73 Equal
j. elaborate plans for viewing the naval
parade are already IN fun swing. The de-
mand for high-ciass steamers is said to
coed the supply These tours will include
"A lQuI Gays cruise ABOUT the channel.
From ten to eighteen guineas are now
asked for single berths.
XXX
The Baroness De Rouques denies all the
reports that her daughter. Mrs. Florence
Maybrick. will be included in the corona
ton amnesty. She said TO a representa-
tive OF the Associated Press: II have not
received information Of any sort relating
TO Mrs May $ possible release. L have
no anticipation of such release or knOwl-
edge OF any intended coronation amnesty.
The officials Of the United States embassy
say there is no possibility of any action
IN Mrs Maybrick's case in the near future. ..
King Edward on his way to Nice will
stay two days in Paris and will have an
interview with President LOubet
With reference TO the report that Will
liam Waldorf Astor has signified his will
h-gness to become a candidate for ParIia-
ment for the Epson division of Surrey,
the chief agent OF the Conservative party
Mr.. Richard w. +. Middleton. said to-day
there would be no vacancy in the EPSON
division until the next general election
and that be had heard nothing about Mr.
AstOrs candidacy. Mr.. Middleton said
also that the report that Mr.. Chamberlain
tthe colonial secretary, had practically
been decided on as the successor of Lord
Salisbury in the premiership was purely
speculative, as nothing bad been settled in
the matter