CONSCRIPTION IN BRITAIN LOOMS NEARER
London, To-day.
FRANCE ALTERS RECRUITING LAW
Paris, To-day.
Mr. Chamberlain last night re- The French recruiting law, ceived a delegation' from the Na- dated March 31st, 1938, accord-
THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 24, 1989.
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tional Council of Labour, which ing to a notice published in the STOP PRESS had previously passed a resolution "Journal". Official” has
urging Britain to take the lead with France and Russia in resisting
German aggression.
been
changed to enable French na tionals and foreigners residing in France, who would not become subject to mobilisation, can offer
It is reported that the object of the talks which the Premier is at themselves voluntarily for present conducting with the lead-vice in time of war. ers of the opposition is to sound out opinion on the question of the introduction of compulsory ser-
vice.
Mr. Chamberlain is believed to be unwilling to take steps in this direction until he is released from his pledge not to introduce con- scription in time of peace.
Labour opinion is apparently swerving from opposition to com- pulsory military service.
ser-
French nationals and foreigners, hitherto excluded from training service, will now also be able offer themselves for training time of peace.
to
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This will enable ex-servicemen to retain their rank in the army and cnable foreigners to obtain missions in the French Army. Trans-Ocean.
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opinion is generally in favour of months period of service is
Reports from all parts of the limited compulsory service. A six country serve to show that public
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