FIERY EXCHANGES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 302, 22 December 1933, Page 7

FIERY EXCHANGES

DALADIER AND TARDIEU FRENCH ARMY RECRUITS PARIS, Dec. 19. Fiery exchanges between MM. Dala dier and Tardieu marked the passage of a Bill altering the late of tne calling up of recruits in order to provide for tb e lean years 1936-4 U, corresponding to the decreased war-time birthrate. M. Fabry pointed out that unless something was done the recruits would number 116,000 instead of the present 250,000. The Bill would obtain uOO,OOO, while 15,000 specialists would be enlisted and the Moroccan units recalled. Al. Tardieu charged Al. Fabry with reducing the army early in 1934 at a critical period for France and Europe. France must not only be strong, but must be known to be strong. Her known weakness in 1914 contributed tu the war. Al. Daladier retorted that France, with 468,000 soldiers on the active list, 500,000 trained reservists, excellent modern war material, and an unexampled fortress system, could assure her own security. The frontier fortifications would eventually be extended to the sea coast. What was this manoeuvre, he asked, to spread unjustifiable panic? M. Tardieu, amid hoots and cheers, furiously sprang to his feet, and protested, the tumult continuing for several minutes. FRENCH FINANCE BILL PASSED TO SENATE PARIS, Dec. 20. The Senate by 266 votes to 57 passed the Finance Bill, some amendments being returned to the Chamber. Their passage is assured.