igned to increase available ther four-month age in the bounds of eligibllits was passed yesterday by the amber of Deputies. by 449" votes to 147. This will fill in the lack
felt, particularly in' 1996, owing to 2eserves which wil make stsett loss of lite in the Great War. The Insufficiency is also to be met. by the recruiting of 16,000 specialists.
During discussion of the bill, Int. Andre Tardieu, former Premier, slaved thi the measure was a mere improvisation, MIN. Fabry. and Mi. Edouard Daladier, "Minister of War, replied, the latter" denounce those who sought. to arouse nicky feelings in France by Spreading a feeling that insufficient steps were being taken to assure France's security.
"Our" active army consists of 168,000 men," M. Daladier declar~ "to Which must be added some $504,000 available fully trained "re~ serves. The credits voted by the Chamber. were used. to equip this
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