London, Dec. 28.
The entire press today welcomed he arrival in France of the first detachment of Indian troops a few days ago.
"A further striking evidence of the whole Empire's rally to the flag is afforded by today's announcement that the first detachment of Indian troops has arrived and has" disembarked at a French port," the "Daily Telegraph" declared.
"These troops are entirely drawn from Moslem regiments from various parts of India, the paper added. "Their officers are native and they bring with them all the food and appurtenances which their religion and customs enjoin. They have even brought their mule transport!
The paper then stressed that "these fine and well-proved troops from "india will go into line alongside their British comrades-in-arms and will be distributed among formations already in position."
"They can be trusted to give an excellent account of themselves and their bearing will be watchd with pride not only in their native land but by peoples of the Mohammedan faith all over the world," the journal concluded. "Such a reinforcement from such a quarters will surprise the enemy who has been counting securely on India's embarrassment rather than aid to the British war effort."—Havas.
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