"The officers cadres in the Expeditionary Forces have been filled up, and there is a considerable surplus of officers for training purposes; since the beginning of the War 29,100 officers have been oppointed. The efforts of the War Office have resulted in a gradual overcoming of the difficulties connected with the equipment of the new army to which we looked in all confidence.
"In spite of the terrible weather it the training of the Cana-contingent proceeded satisfactorily. Officers and men are imbued with a fine spirit of eagerness to get to the Front where I am confident they will worthily support their comrades." (Loud cheers.)
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