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Clutha Leader, Volume XLII, Issue 87, 9 May 1916, Page 6

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THE BI'LU WELCOMED. PAR'IS, May The newspapers welcome the 'Military Service Bill. 1 Tlio .Journal attributes the reform to Mr Lloyd George's energy ami strength. His personality is daily growing more clear. The paper pays a tribute to Mr Asquith's cleverness in avoiding defeat. M. (Jlemeneeau, writing, says that' Mr Asquith's words showing the effort the British Empire has made will increase France's assurance and confidence in final success. The .lournal des Delmts, in a frank leading article, concludes that the Allies have not a day to lose if they wish decisive success in lillti. "This is no longer a time for a wait-and-see policy. Active operations are essential. We are confident the Allies will carry them out.." The Intransigeant, under the heading "True Friends," asks Frenchmen who are sceptical of the extent of Britain's efiort to recall what position they won hi have been in if Britain .had maintained a correct neutrality. j i