COMPULSORY TRAINING.
ESTIMATE OF COST.
By Telegraph.—Press Association.— Copyright
•'* London, July B. ' In - view of the forthcoming debate upon, the military vote the War Office has prepared estimates of the cost of compulsory national training. <■ .'.:.. . ' .. The estimates show that the system would add £7,820,000 sterling to the existing territorial and special reserve vote. Belgium is preparing to adopt compulsory universal service. (Received July 9, 10 p.m.) ;"'■?;.' y':f '•,'.', London, July 9. , Addressing the Upper House of Convocation of .; the .Canterbury province, the Bishop of Salisbury (Dr. Wordsworth) said he thought compulsory service, was necessary, even if they kept at peace with Germany. It would develop British manliness, discipline, : and patriotism.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14109, 10 July 1909, Page 5
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