Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-06

military reputation of the author OF the
proposals, and of the possible results in
England from party point of view, of
his resignation in consequence Of defeat
On Mr. Brodrick personally the lash falls
with special force, and the incorporating
terms in which he has seen At to override
the government of India in favor Of the
commander-in-chief are unsparingly con-
demned. Mr.. Brodrick's previous unfortu-
nate treatment of Sir +. Younghusband is
naturally recalled. In Simla itself where
criticism is more guarded than elsewhere
there seems to be general feeling OF dis
satisfaction among all parties. except that
surrounding army headquarters, where, of
course. there is a sense of satisfaction at
Lord Kitcheners victory in the great bat
tie.
Amongst others than those who think
solely of the military side of the question,
grave doubts are felt to the propriety
of the settlement Lord Curzons minute.
the general moderation of which cannot
but be admitted, is held to speak not only
for himself whose tenure of Office has but
few more months to run, but for his
successors in the high ONCE which he has
held with such success. However much he
may bewail the position Of a viceroy face to
face with an imperious soldier as sole ad-
wiser regarding military schemes originated
by himself, Lord Curzon might be trusted
20 rely upon his own judgment, fortified
by six years experience in India.
Politics Plays Large Part.
with others It may be different. especially
when the viceroy is newer to- the country
! than the commander-in-chief. There is
hardly any question, military or civil, in
] aid a
not play large part. The necessity for
indian experience always exists, even in
dealing with questions which on the face
OF them appear to be purely military. Writ
ing on this question of the viceroys depri-
walton, under the new scheme Of mill
tary adviser Independent Of the commander
| in-chief and on the future position OF the
| Indian service the Pioneer, a paper which
has frequently criticised Lord Curzon with
freedom unusual in the Anglo-Indiau
press. says:
| II a future commander-in-chief were tc
order the Sikh regiments TO have their hail
cut there is apparently no one who can say
/ him nay. The interests Of the officers, Sc
religiously respected for a century past
arc now left without protection or guaran-
/ tee OF course II Will be said that officers
/ OF Indian experience will be employed
/ round the chief IN subordinate capacities
but while the military spirit is what IL is
I
| officer in department should write a note
| upon a proposal that Is supposed to come
! from the commandeT-in-chief ian expert
| ence which happens any day in the course
| Of business to the governor OF Bombay OF
/ the lieutenant governor OF BengaD-whilt
! this spirit exists il Is idle TO repOse mucf
! faith in the power of check residing II
/ subordinate officers.
| The suppositious case OF the Sikhs doe
not seem extravagant when It is remem
bered that Lord Kitchener would but FOL
the opposition OF the viceroy and the mill
| tary member. have reverted TO the old sys
| TEN OF making native troops build theil
! own huts. In Sir Z. Files minutes there II
also a reference 70 the influence OF his de-
partment I'm inducing the oommander-in
chief 20 withdraw a proposal TO form nativ,
field batteries.
Grave Results May Follow.
/ II has been recognised OF course, here n
India that the great battle fought between