NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

(TO Tan BPITOIS Or tan n SP.S.0."1 SIR,—As a result of the very extensive notice which the Press of the country was kind enough to give to nay recent letter on National Organization, I have had many requests for a detailed method of putting this into operation. This is a time for deeds, not words. I have pleasure in submitting a suggested plan of working, similar in many respects to the one I have put forward in other national emergencies. The scheme, which I submitted to the Prime Minister some time ago, is eminently practicable, and will prove thoroughly effective if carried out in its entirety by the Government. Its main feature is that by making the best use of existing organizations it can be put into operation all over the country simultaneously. I shall be greatly obliged if you will give prominence to the scheme in your columns.—I are, Sir, Ac., CHARLES W. Macro/A.

33 York Street, Manchester.

SUGGESTIONS FOR CARRYING OUT REGISTRATION, WITH A VIEW TO THE MOBILIZATION OF THE NATION,

SUGGESTED HEAD LINES.

The Ring wants to know what every man who has not joined the defensive force,' is doing, or is willing to do, for his country.

The queen wants to know what every woman is doing, or is willing to do, for her country.

METHOD OP REGISTRATION.

Lords•Lientenant of counties, Lord Mayors and Lord Provosts to be called upon by the King and Queen to take a lead in the counties and large municipalities. Chief Magistrates to do the same under the respective L3rd-Lieutenant of the county (this brings in all Boroughs, District Councils, and Rural Councils). Existing organizations used for municipal work to be requisitioned in carrying out the details of registration; voluntary workers being brought in as much as possible. A simple form for registration to be drawn up, delivered to every house, filled in, signed, and attested by a magistrate, minister of religion, or any ono holding a public position. Forms to be collected within a given time; registration, if not done voluntarily, to be made compulsory within a given date. The forms should also be in duplicate, one to be returned, and the other carefully kept for production whenever wanted. A badge to be given to all who are already doing satisfactory work of any kind, and to others as they take up the work pro- mised. Any misuse of the forms or badges to be summarily dealt with.

Such a registration would show who ought to join the defensive forces, and who can do equally important work in providing the necessaries of life, munitions of war, and in keeping the national machine going.

Under such a scheme, which is one of centralization and decentralization, the work could be carried out efficiently, quickly, and all the requisite information obtained as to the available forces at the disposal of the Government.

REGISTRATION FORM- Name

Address

. Sea Age Married, or single ?

Number of family Ages Present occupation What are you doing at present for your country ?

Have you offered to do anything ?

What are you wilting to do P If unable to do anything, state reason Signature Date Signature of Magistrate, 4c.

Date