THE FRENCH ARMY BUDGET.
A REDUCTION TO BE MADE
Paris, Oct. 19
General Billat, Minister of War, in liia army estimates, has made a reduction of 6,000,000 francs.
The Budget Committee, however, Insists on a further reduction of 18,000,000 francs. The Priemer, in addressing the Chamber, said it was proposed to ereat a colonial army, to carry out reforms in the judiciary, provide relief for those engaged in agricultural pursuits, and to adopt an entire system of decentralisation.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 151, 21 October 1896, Page 3
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78THE FRENCH ARMY BUDGET. Hastings Standard, Issue 151, 21 October 1896, Page 3
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