NEW DEFENCE BILL.
A PREMIER'S HOBBY.
(Per Press Association.)
Adelaide, December 7. A new Defence Bill is coming from the Government with somewhat pronounced socialistic proclivities, and it seems paradoxical in its drastic character. It brings up memories of conscription in Europe, and it may be, says one critic, that the Premier's well-known military enthusiam, which
shows itself by declining to accept higher rank in the local forces than that of sergeant, is the true cause of the Bill's inception. Be this as it may the House emasculated the measm-e by
providing for compulsory service only . in time of invasion or imminent prosspect of such a thing. If the invader is not considerate enough to give notice of his intention to call at Adelaide the permanent force will require to do its best to satisfy the enemy till *he conscript masters the goose step and can reinforce his paid protector.
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Thames Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 8221, 9 December 1895, Page 4
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