Major Gen. E.H.H.  Allenby and Major Gen. H. De La P. Gough have proved themselves to be cavalry leaders of a high order, and I am deeply indebted to them.  The undoubted moral superiority which our cavalry has obtained over that of the enemy has been due to the skill with which they have turned to the best account the qualities inherent in the splendid troops they command.

In my dispatch of the 7th September I mentioned the name of Brig.  Gen. Sir David Henderson and his valuable work in command of the Royal Flying Corps; and I have once more to express my deep appreciation of the help he has since rendered me.

Lieut.  Gen. Sir Archibald Murray has continued to render me invaluable help as Chief of the Staff; and in his arduous and responsible duties he has been ably assisted by Major Gen. Henry Wilson, Sub-Chief.

Lieut.  Gen. Sir Nevil Macready and Lieut.  Gen. Sir William Robertson have continued to perform excellent service as Adjutant General and Quartermaster General, respectively.

The Director of Army Signals, Lieut.  Col.  J.S.  Fowler, has materially assisted the operations by the skill and energy which he has displayed in the working of the important department over which he presides.

My Military Secretary, Brig.  Gen. the Hon. W. Lambton, has performed his arduous and difficult duties with much zeal and great efficiency.

I am anxious also to bring to your Lordship’s notice the following names of officers of my personal staff, who throughout these arduous operations have shown untiring zeal and energy in the performance of their duties: 

    Aides de Camp.

    Lieut.  Col.  Stanley Barry. 
    Lieut.  Col.  Lord Brooke. 
    Major Fitzgerald Watt.

    Extra Aide de Camp.

    Capt. the Hon. F.E.  Guest.

    Private Secretary.

    Lieut.  Col.  Brindsley Fitzgerald.

Major his Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught, K.G., joined my staff as Aide de Camp on the 14th September.

His Royal Highness’s intimate knowledge of languages enabled me to employ him with great advantage on confidential missions of some importance, and his services have proved of considerable value.

I cannot close this dispatch without informing your Lordship of the valuable services rendered by the Chief of the French Military Mission at my headquarters, Col.  Victor Huguet of the French Artillery.  He has displayed tact and judgment of a high order in many difficult situations, and has rendered conspicuous service to the allied cause.  I have the honor to be, your Lordship’s most obedient servant,

J.D.P.  French, Field Marshal,
Commanding in Chief the British Army in the Field.

IV.

The Battle in Flanders.

[Official Abstract of Report for The Associated Press.]