Brussels, Oct. 15, JREVERSION to Belgium's pre-War policy of neutrality was urged by King Leopold in an address to-day before the first full meeting of the Cabinet over which he has presided since"his accession to the throne on February 23, 1934, This policy, he said, must aim resolutely at placing Belgium outside conflicts with her neighbours, It must be strong enough to preserve Belgium from war from any source.
King Leopold pointed to "the proud example of Holland and Switzerland." He emphasized that it wi solely to preserve Belgium from war, wherever it might come, that the Belgian military system must be organized, "Our military organization no tonger meets the new possibilities of rapid invasion,'
His Majesty continued, "We must remedy this defect,"
A bill for the reorganization of the army will be submitted to Parliament on October 27. The measure provides for an increase in the term of military service to twelve months for the majority, and 18 months for a small section, It also provides for" the mechanization of the cavalry and an extension of voluntary service.—Reuter.
Brussels, Oct. 15.
"Belgian defences should be strong enough to dissuade any neighbouring country from crossing Belgi ritory marder to attack a power. Belgium must, however, re-Jeet any further commitments," delated King Leopold IIT yesterday in speech before the Council of Ministers, over which he presided for the first time since his accession to the throne, "By being rillitarily strong," King Leopold continued, "Belgium—will efficiently ce-operate in the peace of Western Europe and will command the respect and eventually the assistance of all peace-loving nations."
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