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AUSTRALIA'S CHOICEST

BUTTER

Making Political Issue Out Of Conscription

TORIES FAVOUR 'SNAP' ELECTION

Broader

Based

Cabinet

Possible

London, To-day.

THE Government's an-

PRIME MINISTER NOT IN FAVOUR

London, To-day.

The announcement that compulsory military ser- vice is to be introduced is welcomed in both Par- liamentary and economic circles, voices of ap- proval being heard even in the ranks of the op- position.

nouncement of con-Limiting of recruitment to one military class, namely to those twenty years old, is due, ac- cording to information from circles close to the Cabinet to three reasons:

scription has been re- ceived with relief by the majority of M.P.'s, writes Reuter's lobby correspon- dent.

Already there is evidence that the Liberal section of the Opposi- tion will make as few difficulties as possible.

Apart from the general views expressed in the House of Com- mons, the Labour Opposition re- main non-committal pending knowledge of the scope of the Government motion to be submit. ted to-day.

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CONSERVATIVE VIEW 1 The surplus equipment of the

Reports from Convervative. or- army at present is not ade- quate to supply more than ganisations throughout England one military class,

state that the negative attitude ['adopted by the Labour Party does not reflect the opinion of Labour

2 by recruiting only a limited number, there will be less like-

WHAT

CONSCRIPTION MEANS TO BRITAIN

Men between the ages of 20 and 21 will receive six months' train- ing. At the end of this period they will be given an opportun ity of entering the Territorials for three and a half years.

If conscripts do not exercise this option, they will pass into a special reserve of the Regular Army,

Conscientous objectors will be exempt if they undertake "work of national importance."

· The voluntary principle will continue for the Navy, Regular Army and the R.A.F.

lihood of the industry being throughout the country and that Mr. SWATÓW RAID

disturbed,

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Chamberlain could count upon an

less political opposition is overwhelming victory.

TO-DAY

Swatow, To-day. anticipated if a moderate bo- The Prime Minister does not seem

The city was bombed this ginning is made in introducing to be inclined to capitalise politi military service.

Ically on the issue but informed | morning. Ten bombs were drop- The Cabinet realise that once in-circles intimate that should the ped in different parts of the port. demolished. troduced military service can be opposition persist in treating the Many houses were extended to larger groups if deem-problem as a purely political ques- The authorities are as yet unable tion, Mr. Chamberlain might easily to estimate accurately the casual- Our Own Correspondent. The possibility of utilizing mili-change his attitude. Trans-Ocean. ties. tary service as an issue for new elections is being considered by the Conservative circles.

As regards the political effect in general, the whole area of na-ed necessary. tional effort has widened, and there now remains little to divide the Government from previous Conservative critics.

Consequently, it would not be surprising if Mr. Chamberlain was shortly to make changes in the direction of broadening the basis of the Cabinet.-Reuter.

Mr. Chamberlain is being urged by various quarters to take this step since it is believed that military service would make an excellent election issue.

CHINESE INVADE BRITISH FLEET SHANTUNG IN STRONG FORCE

Peiping, To-day.

The 20th and the 22nd Chinese Divisions have crossed the river Hwang Ho at various points in the region of Chungmow and Tungchao

Me Be B front

some seventy kilo-

commanders, who- time being, trans headquarters from Hauchow to Kaifeng, confirm this state new Chinese offensive and that the Chinese will probably try ide the province of Shan-

IN GREEK WATERS

Athens, To-day. The British Mediterranean fleet has anchored in the Bay of Cala- mata and at Pylos, it is reported here.

These two harbours will be used as bases for manoeuvres to be carried out during the next

Ocean. few days.

Chinese offensive was planned in view of the fact that the Japanese troops hitherto stationed at Hau- chow

ransferred further

moet the Chinese.

Trans-Ocean.

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