Arizona republican., 1914-08-26
Lord Kitchener in Speech in the House of Lords Says Present War Will Entail Big Sacrifices by the Empire
SAYS PARTY
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Points Out That His Term of Office Extends Over Duration of the War or at Least for the Next Three Years
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 LONDON, Aug. 25.-Lord Kitch- ener made his first speech as min ister of war in the house of lords to. day. He told his hearers that this war undoubtedly would. strain the forces of the empire, and entail big sacrifices. He laid emphasis on the fact that his position in the cabinet involved adherence to neither party He said:
 The terms under which 1 am serving are the same as those under which some of the finest portions of our manhood, now so willingly stepping forward to join the colors, are engaging. That is to say, my term of office is for the duration of the war, or for three years should the war last longer than that It has been asked why this period has been limited. It is because, if this disas- trous war be prolonged. and no one can foretell with certainty it's dura- tion, that after three years war oth- CTS will take our places, and see this matter through. There will be seri JUS cOIlIiiSlS WhiSl UiiNONcSColy "AiA strain the forces of our empire, and undoubtedly considerable sacrifices to our people will be entailed. These will be willingly borne for our honor, and for the preservation of our po- sition in the world; they will be shared by our dominions, who are now sending contingents and giving assistance of every kind to the mother country. Our expeditionary forces have taken the field on the French northwest frontier, and ad vanced in the neighborhood of Mons Gin Belgium). Our troops have all ready been for thirty-six hours in contact with superior forces of Ger mans. During that time they have maintained the best traditions of the British soldier. and behaved with the utmost gallantry.'
 We heard this morning from Sir John French. commander of the British forces on the continent" Pre- mier Asquith announced to the house of commons this afternoon, "that the withdrawal of his troops to new position was successfully effected. It was not accomplished without con- siderable loss. They were hard pressed by the enemy, who were shaken off It is not desirable to say anything more at present. excep; that the field marshal reports that in spite of hard marching and hard fighting, the British forces are in the best of spirits. He estimates the casualties at something over 2000 names"
 Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George introduced a bill in the house of commons enabling him instead of actually issuing notes to bankers to issue certificates so as to give bankers the benefit. of state . credit without actually taking notes The chancellor considers that this will undoubtedly be of great advan- tage in assisting them to finance trade.
 Prince Arthur to Front
 Prince Arthur of Connaught is go- ing into active service immediately Owing to this fact, his infant sor was ch.istened this evening, receiv- ing the name of Alastair Arthur
 War Secretary Kitchener an nounces that no presents of wine ol spirits can be accepted for troops al the front. No consignments of this nature will be forwarded to them.