Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 272, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 November 1910 — Lord Kitohener a Fatalist. [ARTICLE]

Lord Kitohener a Fatalist.

Those who know Lord Kitchener best call him a fatalist That he has some very strong convictions as to his future, however, his friends are well aware. To give two examples: During the Soudan campaign he was once warned not to expose himself to recklessly to the enemy when in action. To this remonstrance he replied: “I shall never be killed. When my time comes I shall die peacefully in my bed.” Again, in South Africa, after he had become commandey-ln-chlef, the headquarters mess was discussing the military future of the various members present It was the unanimous opinion that Kitchener himself would be called to the war office. But Lord Kitchener shook his head and said, with a smile; “I think you are all wrong. Somehow I have a feeling that convinces me I shall never occupy any position in the war office." We see that Lord Kitchener has just started to play golf. Let us hope that a few rounds on the links will make him an optimist.