LORD KITCHENER.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14143, 1 March 1910, Page 5

LORD KITCHENER.

WEAKNESS OF DEFENCE. NEW ZEALAND'S SYSTEM. Press Aseociation-By Te'egmph-Cojyright ileceived 9.55 ~p- m -, Feb. 28th. LONDON, Feb. 28. The " Times" Wellington correspondent states that the manoeuvres emphatically demonstrated the weakness of New Zealand's defence system in scientific training and the inefficiency of several officers, and adds that he gathered in conversation with Lord Kitchener that the geographical situation of New Zealand and Australia necessitates a considerable measure of interdependence regarding defence because an enemy landing in one country would be a menace to the other, hence both should adopt the same system and as New Zealand at present was unable to afford a college for her officers they should be trained in- the Commonwealth's College. Lord Kitchener favoured the establishment of military scholarships.

Per Press Association. STOP AT HAMILTON. HAMILTON, Feb. 28. Lord Kitchener passed through Frankton Junction at 3.30 by special train, accompanied by Sir J. G. Ward and was cheered vociferously. The Mayor of Hamilton on behalf of the citizens and district read an adress of welcome. Lord Kitchener briefly replied. There was a great crowd at the station and Sir J. G. Ward was enthusiastically cheered. ARRIVAL AT AUCKLAND. A GREAT RECEPTION. AUCKLAND, Feb. 28. Lord Kitchener arrived in Auckland from Taihape at 6.40 p.m. to-day, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Col. Kirkpatrick (his chief of staff) and Colonels Robins and Tuson. On arrival the Field Marshal (who was welcomed at several places en route) was met by the Mayor (Mr C. D. Gry )City Councillors, Slembers of the Legislative Council, M.P's. and several prominent citizens.

The Mayor welcomed the distinpruished visitor in a neat speech. Lord Kitchener briefly responding: He was then escorted to the Northern Club, a crowd of several thousands lining tbe streets and cheering him enthusiastically as his carriage passed. The volunteers were formed tip all along the route to the club. Colonel Robin who drove in the second carriage • was greeted with groans and ejaculations concerning the Knyvett case. Lord Kitchener spent the evening quietly at the club, the only formal matters receiving his attention being in relation to to-morrow's programme, which will comprise ah inspection of the forts in the morning and a review of cadets in the afternoon. •