The Teanchengyuan has discussed a proposal of Liang Chi-chiao for compulsory service in the army and compulsory education. It has resolved first to take a census throughout China within the next Gve years. Simultaneously the finances of China must be thoroughly reorganized. Then the compulsory service in the army according to the German model and compulsory education will be introduced, which measures must be carried through by 1923. The Bill, which the Tsanchengyuan decided to draw up, will be submitted for consideration to the Government, before it is finally passed by the Tsanchengyuan, The Tsanchengyuan's interpellation about China's financial situation will come up in connexion with this bill.
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