AMERICA AND UNIVERSAL TRAINING

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 126, 14 February 1918, Page 5

AMERICA AND UNIVERSAL TRAINING

BILL FOR PERMANENT SYSTEM INTRODUCED. Washington, Febniarv 12. A Bill has been introduced in the Senate providing for permanent universal military training.—Aus.-N.Z. Cahlo Assn. BRITISH RESIDENTS IN UNITED STATES. Nov; York, February 12. Arrangements are completed for making British residents in tho United States subject to the military draft.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DEPOT FOR. GERMAN WAR PRISONERS. Washington, February 12. A depot has been established for the reception of German prisoners.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. MEATLESS AND WHEATLESS DAYS. MR, HOOVER TIGHTENS TOE SCREW. (Rec. February 13, 8.10 p.m.) .' Washington, February T2. Mr. Hoover (tho Food Controller) threatens to issue, food cards unless tho meatless and wheatless days are better observed, as the Allies' food demands are far greater than had been expected. —Renter. PARTY FUSION IN POLITICS. (Rec. February 13, 11 p.m.) Washington, February 12. To-morrow there will be commenced a series of conferences with the party leaders in an endeavour to arrange a fusion of parties in the United States Parliament. Representatives of both parties will attend at White House for the first time in the history of the United States.—Reuter.