Now that the. Army is being rapidly mechanized its range
is, of course, vastly greater than it was, and everyone must admit that the comparatively small space of Aldershot is inadequate—the Army must overflow some- where. But those who retain a sense of perspective and regard the amenities of these lovely commons as one of the most prized possessions of the holiday-making towns- man look with dismay upon the prospect of such places being continually trampled down by tanks, dragons and so forth. One good sign is that public feeling about the War Office proposal runs stronger than in any other case of this kind that we can remember. Public opinioi, means to save these 4,000 acres. " The deputation had to be content for the time being with Sir Laming's offer to discuss " safeguards " with a committee formed from the deputation, but Lord Midleton made it plain that the acceptance of this offer was without prejudice. He did not go back upon one of his demands.
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