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Revolutionary changes in the constitution of the Army Council designed to keep pace with modern warfare development are nounced by the War, Office, The changes involve the resignation of three of the four military members of the Council, and their re- placement by younger men.

Viscount Gort succeeds Field Marshal Sir Cyril John Deverell as Chief of the Imperial General Staff and the post of Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff is to be revived and Ronald Adam.

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John The resigning members of the Army' Council include Sir Deverell, General Sir Harry Knox, and Lieut-General Sir Hugh James Elles. They will be succeeded by Viscount Gort, who becomes the new G. Chief of the Imperial General Staff and Major-General Clive Liddell, who becomes Adjutant-General.

Engineer Vice-Admiral Sir Harold Arthur Brow, who, as Director- General of Munitions Production is already a member of the Army Council, will retain his title and take over the duties of Master- General of Ordnance from Lieut- General Sir Hugh Elles. He will be assisted by Lieut-General M. G. Taylor, who will have the title of Deputy Master-General of Ord- nance. The posts of Director- General of Muhitions and Master- General of Ordnance are merged. Major-General Archibald Wavell will be General Officer Command- Ing the Southern Command in succession to General Slry John Burnett-Stuart. who is due to vacate the appointment next April, Major-General R. H. Haining will be General Officer Commanding in Palestine and Trans-Jordan in succession to Mator-General Wal- vell.

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the land forces. it was stated that preconceived ideas and "red tape" would find no place in the re-organised administration of the affairs of the Army.

PROMOTION ON MERIT

It was pointed out that the new appointments would bring the army into new relations with the modern developments of warfare and ensure the resillence. required to meet conditions likely to be in- posed at a time of strain. They were also an indication to the whole Army that merit and ability are the criteria to be adopted in the future and the conception of | promotion by age and seniority

falls to the ground.

Another noticeable feature is that principal fighting Generals. like General Dili and General Walvell will be left in Commands from where they will be ready to take their places at the head of forces in the field in a time of emergency. They will be more

AVERAGE AGE DOWN The changes will bring down the average age of the military mem-closely associated with the War bers of the Army Council from 83 to 52.

It is noteworthy that Viscount Gort is one of the few Guardsmen to become Chlef of the Imperial Ueneral Staff.

The announcement follows the visit Mr. Leslle Hore-Bellsha (War Minister) paid to the King earlier this week.

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What is anticipated is something in the nature of the French plan

a superior War Council. Aeuter.

EXPERT OPINION

Mr Basil Liddell Hart. eminent military historian, In an inter- view to-day expressed the opinion that the Army Council change were almed primarily at meeting the new conditions of warfare.

For the first time a war genera- tion which bore the brunt of the Great War as juniors or started their war careers as jurilors, had now come into control. For exam- ple. Viscount Gort was a Leutenant the day war was declared and was promoted Captain the next day, but he had not commanded a bat- talion until 1917.

Announcing the charges, the War Omice stated that it was the Intention 'n' future to bring Gene ral Officers holding principal com- mands at Home into closer asso- elation with the central direction of the Army policy. It is expect- ed the changes will be completed by the New Year. The retirements of Field Marshal Sir John Deverell and General Sir Harry Knox are regarded as a graceful gesture on the part of these two officers who are ready to make room for young-junior er men.

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RED TAPE The Army changes follow a very close investigation of whether the existing machinery was really adapted to carry out the policies Inseparable from the vast scheme of re-armament and detensive measures now being undertaken. It is pointed out that this was largely a question of psychology, and confidence was expressed that by placing a younger generation in

For the first time in history a Major-General had been chosen as Chief of the Imperial General Staff. It was a very should sweeping change which

into bring corsiderable vitality the Service:

The new

appointments would not bring to the fore men specially expert in mechanised warfare, but Ronald Viscount Gort and Sir Adam were closely acquainted with air problems, and Indeed Viscount Gort taught himself to fly and is, the only General holding a pilots

charge, Mr. Hore Belisha, would licence. points out Mr. Liddell have an instrument for imparting Hart.

a fresh flow of ideas throughout | Reuter.

Germany Not To Recognise Manchukuo

Berlin, Dec. 2. Competent quarters discount the rumours that Germany is likely to recognise Manchukuo,

It is pointed out that Italy's position In the Far East is different from Germany's. Recognition of Manchukuo at the present juncture would most likely badly affect Sino-German relations.― Reuter.

WET EXHIBITION WANTED

Unusual Debate In Commons

London, Dec. 2. The House of Commons debated 2 Bill to-day to permit the sale of alcoholic drinks at the Empire Exhibition at Glasgow next year."

The question arises owing to the exhibition being held in a district where. Uquor can only be sold, at meal time.

Reported Move

For Macau British Bases

Tokyo, Dec. 3. Britain is negotiating with Por- tugal for the establishment of naval and air bases at Macao. according to the Kokumin Shim- bun., which, on the basis of in- formation reaching Tokyo, reports that Britain is shortly sending military, naval and air missions to Portugal for the purpose of joint action in the event of war.

The Kokurin Shimbun says that Macao is one of the most strategic points of Portuguese territory, for which reason Britain is, now negotiating with Portugal for the establishment of British naval and air bases-Keuter.

electors should not be deprived of their right to keep to old laws.

Sir John Gilmore, representing, the constituency in which the exhibition is to be held. said he believed, that no real rights of the individual: would be infringed. He believed that after the exhibition the district would become "dry again.",

Mr. T. Johnston (Lab.), opposing the Bill, declared that many exhibi- tions had been a financial success without having public house bars. The second reading of the Bill Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of was passed by 159 votes to .36.— the Liberal Party, said art Scottish

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