The above statement gives the dates and the facts. Mr.
Brodrick added that the Commander-in-Chief holds that the state of the battalion and the facts disclosed by Colonel Kin. loch's own evidence showed defects in his administration which made it impossible to retain him. Further, Mr. Brodrick declared that "the statement in the letter of the Adjutant. General was to the effect that Colonel Kinloch was aware, or that it was assumed that he was aware, of the existence of these Courts-Martial, but it did not state that he was aware of the system of punishment adopted." 'Unless Colonel Kinloch's friends can show that Mr. Brodrick's statement is not correct, or is modified by some undisclosed fact, it appears to us that those who, like ourselves, have throughout felt perfect con- fidence that Lord Roberts would be proved to have acted, not only in the best interests of the Army and of the public service, but also with justice, honour, and good sense, have been amply justified in their opinion.
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