London vid Bombay, 15th July.
Mr, Arnold-Forster has introduced his Army Reform Scheme in the House of Commons.
It reduces the army-by fourteen battalions, but leaves the militia untouched because the country is as yet unripe for a change in that force.
The number of Volunteers is to be reduced to 180,000, but they are to receive larger grants.
It is proposed to divide the army into two putts, keeping one part purely for home service, with two years with the colours and six in the London, 15th July.
Mr. Arnold-Forster's proposals are approved by all the papers, including the Daily Oronicle," and excepting
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