12 SEPTEMBER 1914, Page 2

After praise of the way in which the War Office

had dealt with the situation, which praise, we agree, is thoroughly well merited, and which we should like, as occasional critics of that institution, to endorse, Mr. Asquith declared that the Secretary of State for War had appealed for the assistance of the County Associations. We are particularly glad to record this fact. He next mentioned several very practical suggestions for easing the congestion caused by the rush of recruits, including one for the better use of our great public buildings. We do not know whether the scaffolding is yet' out of Westminster Hall, but if so what could be a more glorious or inspiring recruiting office, especially now that the weather has broken ?