The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-02-09
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Rlhe United States and British governments,
litS ever, are working in harmony in this some
wlet complicated international matter because,
AFR all 80 long as a man fights it does not make
a heat deal of difference whether he goes lover
thu top" under the British flag or the Stars and
pes The main proposition is TO see that he
geS into the firing line in one army or the other
ann does "his bit' against the Prussian military
aulocracy.
Ii Is an army axiom that three men are needed
belind the lines to keep one soldier in front
Iinestrench ready to go over the top. Men who
figit must be backed by men who work, ana ex'
pertsn all sorts of trades are needed. The Brit
isii aid Canadian recruiting mission for example
is nov in urgent need of blacksmiths, boat build
erss Qrpenters, caulkers drilers, frame benders
heavy timbermen, platers platers' helpers, pile
drives, quarrymen, riggers, riveters and their
matei seamen, shpwrights, shipyard machnlsS
and itevedores
1ht average man of fiftyslx thinks that no
one sants him for war purposes, but he is mis-
taker Let "old Doctor Osler" take notice that
the British government thinks that a man OF
fiftyANx provided he knows his business, Is well
worth achuiring for its service in the Royal I'M
perisAEnkineers This corps offers special open
wa bet weens Gsone and dfti syi g md ~
yotil& II Then who are highly skilled or medically
unfit yn, general service but who are fit to carry
on Their trade occupation. They are being en-
listed far the duration Of the war, and rank from
priyates Ito sergeants, private receiving 76 cents
peNdhv lance corporal "a cents, a second cor
poHAl 81, a corporal $1.0S and sergeant Sis,
scIayhtjon allowances being paid to dependents.
The canadian patriotic fund also gives an al
loWa5lca 10 dependents who reside in Canada.
Fotty clerks are at work in the New York
otficds of the British and Canadian recruiting
mission on card index system covering the
namds of every Britlsher and Canadian Of draft
age Al The United States and Brigadier General
White has already sent a strong letter to l0O,OO0
Of them explaining why they should volunteer,
askiflE them to volunteer tell him their reasons
why ahey do not do So and ending with the per-
tinene uuery: "Will you not do your part, mans
part in this great cause?"
The most Interesting war relic ever seen In
America will be used in General Whites great
recruiting campaign This relic Is none other than
the tank Britannia, which has already been seen
In New York and Canada, but is still decided
novelty to people all over the United States. The
Britannia is genuine British tank, and has seen
servica on the Flanders front. When 1t first ap
pearei upon the streets of New York, 1t caused
great sensation as it numbered along Fifth ave
nue., lid later on was the biggest hit at the Here
Land bazaar. An extensive itinerary has beer
laid but for the tank and its crew of veterans
seyeril Of whom bear wounds received In thu
service This novel land battleship carries sly
machne guns, and Is an awe-inspiring sight as i
moves over rough country and deep bitches will
the s3ine ease and speed it shows when 1t attacks
the German trenches on the French front.