11 NOVEMBER 1916, Page 2

But voting at the actual front is another matter altogether.

Those in command, we understand, have expressed strong opinions against a trench election as likely to_bring with it distraction_and a moral atmosphere which cannot be analysed. in advance but-whioh is thought likely to be very deleterious to military health. That being so, the commanders ought to he supported in their views. Even if their fears- should be unfounded it is a very small thing indeed to ask the nation te stand hy them.