A letter was sent to all Commands and was reproduced as an Army Council Instruction in the following terms: I am commanded by the army Council to inform you that the present state of the national finances has necessitated the adoption of widespread measures of economy throughout the country. In these measures the Army and all the Services of the Crown have been called upon to bear their share. The Army Council are confident that all ranks will he ready to make the sacrifices demanded of them in order to contribute to the restoration of national prosperity. Steps have been, and are being taken to explain to all ranks the incidence of, and the reasons for the reductions.