11 DECEMBER 1915, Page 2

A very important change in French military administration has been

announced. A single Commandersh ip-in-Chief has been created by a decree signed by M. Poineare and General Gallieni, and of course they have appointed General Joffre to the post. Hitherto the chief command has been vested in several Generals. General Joffre has been " Commander-in- Chief of the North-Eastern Forces." Henceforth General Joffre will have under his control the French forces in every theatre of war. We are sure that this new arrangement will read to simplicity of control and to easier co-o-;lination of the various campaigns. Under a single command no petit paguet will be allowed to run away with the other bundles.