THE COMMANDANTSHIP.

NZ Truth, Issue 67, 29 September 1906, Page 8

THE COMMANDANTSHIP.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,— Several suggestions from correspondents have been made through the Press lately as to whom should be' selected froni amongst our own colonial military geniuses when the country needs a new Cbmmandant. I have a further suggestion to add, which is, by the way, quite original, and which doubtless will be favorably, received by that section of colonists who are burning m the fires of desire to have a Seddon Memorial established.' New Zealanders will very likely, remember that our late Premier, Mr Seddon, created, amongst other billets, a new position m this colony a couple of years or so ago, m which he placed his son, Captain Seddon, and called upon him to act as "Military Expert." or "Military Adviser" or "Military Secretary"— which, it is not quit-e clear. The duties of this post have never been definitely defined, nor is it known whether they are arduous or '-miscroscopjc. However, it' is believed that they are not so weight^ as to prevent Captain' Seddon from takin<* up more responsible and onerous duties m the service of this our country, and therefore, Sir, my suggestion referred to above is "that Captain Seddon be given the Commandantship of the N.Z. Forces." Were the late Premier still with its to control the State machine, it goes without saying; that Captain Seddon would be placed m command of our army, and, now • that the opportunity presents itself for the late Mr Seddon's friends to display their zeal and allegiance, I trust that, this, my suggestion, will receive that support which, m the i late Mr Seddon's time of . power, j would have drawn from the frantic multitude cries of, "Aye, let it be so !"— I am, &c, SCOOT SPRUIT. -Wellington, September 17, 1906., '