RUSSIA'S NEW ARMY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15192, 12 April 1917, Page 5

RUSSIA'S NEW ARMY.

DRASTIC REORGANISATION MANY SWEEPING CHANGES. LONDON, April 2

Russia is remodelling and rejuvenating her army fn preparation for her coming efforts. Mr Wilson, the Times correspondent, who is visiting General Alexieff's headquarters, says: "The old link between the army and the country was the Tsar, the incompetence and inefficiency of whose regime led to the breakdown of the food supply and transport services. As a result of prolonged conferences at headquarters it has been decided to adopt the British model of War Cabinet, with a committee representing the Duma, the Departments of Workmen, Finance, and Industry, in co-operation with large powers. Sweeping changes are being made in the army personnel. In the past promotions have been based on favouritism and cumbersome seniority. Many regiments have already dismissed incompetent or reactionary senior officers by vote. In nearly every case the boycott was justified. Many officers lost their places because they had German names. AntiGerman feeling is pronounced throughout the army. General Alexieff is a stalwart advocate for the Duma, and he prevented the Tsar from escaping to the Crimea."