§ Mr. SANDYSasked the Secretary for War on what date the original establishment of the Special Reserve was first announced; what was the figure originally fixed for the establishment of the Special Reserve; and what was the establishment of the Militia on that date?
§ Colonel SEELYThe original establishment of the Special Reserve was first announced in Special Army Order of 23rd December, 1907, and amounted to 79,631, while that for the Militia amounted to 126,191. Both figures are exclusive of permanent staff.