THE GERMAN EMPEROR AND THE MILITIA. (TO THE EDITOR OF
THE "SPECTATOR."] Sza,—Mr. Brodrick may have been ill-advised in accepting a decoration from the Kaiser, but he would do well to ponder his recent utterance about a much-neglected branch of our land forces. "I am struck," he said, "by the contrast between the immense services rendered by the Militia and the com- parative indifference with which their services have been re- garded by the War Office and the nation. The services of officers and men have been priceless in the recent war, and ought to be recognised and requited by an adequate acknow- ledgment." So far as I know, this acknowledgment has never yet been made, either to the sixty-two battalions who went to the seat of war, or to the fifty who were ready to march at a day's notice if called upon. Surely both officers and men deserve a word of praise, and it ought not to be left to the Sovereign of another country to give it.—I am, Sir, &e.,
O. K.
[We are in entire agreement with our correspondent. We think the spirit of the Militia regiments in volunteering for the war was splendid, and we believe the work done by them in the field was excellent. Surely some public recognition of their patriotism should be given.—ED. Spectator.]
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