ARMY REFORM.
[To THE EDITOR OF TEE "SPECTATOR.1 Stn,—May I add the testimony of a moderately conscientious subaltern to that of " Lieutenant-Colonel " in the Spectator of September 12th? Most of us would read the Minutes of Evidence given before the War Commission if we could get them with a little greater ease. Twelve shillings and sixpence is a fairly heavy price; there is an impression that they are hard to get besides. The difficulty a young officer finds in getting the commonest text-books of his profession is indeed incon- ceivable to any one who has not experienced it. I am trying to pass for promotion (technically C. and D. examination), and I am told by the Government bookseller (Hugh Rees, 124 Pall Mall) that the ordinary Government text-books, "Cavalry Drill," "Manual of Military Engineering," " Text- Book of Military Topography," are out of print. The only book on topography I can get is a crammer's note-book. If the young officer is not serious, is the fault all on one side F—
[Colonels of regiments should receive free, for the use of their regiments, copies of all Government publications dealing with military affairs.—En. Spectator.]
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