What the doctor thought / by Sir James Crichton-Browne.

  • James Crichton-Browne
Date:
1930
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    help him in his last endeavour, the National Service League. On the ist of February, 1914— that fateful year—I received from him the follow¬ ing note : “ Englemere, “ Ascot, “ Berks, “ January 31, 1914. “ Dear Sir James,—The Prime Minister has consented to receive a deputation of supporters of National Service on Friday, February 27, at noon, at a rendezvous on which he has not yet decided. I should greatly appreciate your support on that occasion. “ Would it be asking you too much to give a brief review of the physiological advantages which would accrue from a system of national training and discipline ? “If I am so fortunate as to secure your support on this occasion, I shall endeavour to make an opportunity of discussing the matter with you before February 27. “ Yours very truly, “ Roberts.” We did discuss the matter fully, and I joined the deputation—a very representative one—at 10 Downing Street on February 27. Lord Roberts stated the case forcibly and tersely too. It was, he said, one of vital importance, transcending any and all of the weighty subjects with which the attention of the Government was occupied. It involved the