WARLIKE METHODS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 71, 1 April 1913, Page 5

WARLIKE METHODS.

GERMANY’S ARMY BILL. HOW THE PROPOSALS WERE RECEIVED. .By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) Berlin, March 31. All newspapers, except those of the Socialists, accept the Army Bill as inevitable, the Liberal and Radical organs sharply criticising the financial proposals. The Keolnische Zeitung complains of exacting contributions from owners of £SOO. The general staff propose that the air fleet should consist of 200 aeroplanes and 20 Zeppelins. Ten revolving sheds each with accommodation for two air craft, are to be distributed on the French and Russian frontiers, with reserve stations inland. The naval air fleet is to be based on the .North Sea, with six auxiliary stations. ENGLISH PRESS OPINIONS. London, March 31. The Daily Mail says that Germany’s reply to Mr Churchill’s appeal for a halt is seen in the war levy and the vast developments to the air craft, which is like unto a pistol held at Britain’s head. The Standard says that Germany jnay not mean war, but the enormous tinancial sacrifices, even at the risk of straining'the framework of the Federal system, shows a determination to become an irresistible Power. The Daily News emphasises the irony of the situation wherein the liberation of the Balkans leads to the subjection of millions in other parts of Europe to the serfdom of conscription .