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June 1, 1910
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
General French warns Canadian militia in Montreal of needing higher efficiency and readiness beyond their South Africa performance to defend home or aid empire; plans visits to Ottawa and Northwest for inspections. (Datelined Ottawa, May 31.)
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FRENCH WARNS THE MILITIA
Tells Canadian Troops That They Lack Efficiency.
Ottawa, Ont., May 31.—"You did splendid work in South Africa, but if you will uphold your country at home or bring efficient succor to the empire in distant parts of the world far greater efforts and a much higher degree of efficiency and readiness will be necessary to secure success."
This is the warning General French handed to the Canadian militia and Canadians at Montreal, a message says.
The general will visit here shortly and then will go to the Northwest to inspect troops at many centers.
Tells Canadian Troops That They Lack Efficiency.
Ottawa, Ont., May 31.—"You did splendid work in South Africa, but if you will uphold your country at home or bring efficient succor to the empire in distant parts of the world far greater efforts and a much higher degree of efficiency and readiness will be necessary to secure success."
This is the warning General French handed to the Canadian militia and Canadians at Montreal, a message says.
The general will visit here shortly and then will go to the Northwest to inspect troops at many centers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
General French
Canadian Militia
Efficiency Warning
South Africa
Montreal
Troop Inspection
What entities or persons were involved?
General French
Canadian Militia
Where did it happen?
Montreal
Story Details
Key Persons
General French
Canadian Militia
Location
Montreal
Event Date
May 31
Story Details
General French warns the Canadian militia in Montreal that while they did splendid work in South Africa, greater efforts, efficiency, and readiness are necessary to uphold the country at home or aid the empire abroad. He will soon visit Ottawa and inspect troops in the Northwest.