SOLDIERS NEGLECTED
BIG OUTCRY IN FRANCE. » (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, Alaeli 11. The Daiv Express Paris correspondent states; A political crisis is threatening. owing to there being a heavy death roll among the French troops on the Rhine. This is alleged to he due to culpable neglect during the recent icy weather. Alore than two hundred itfe stated to have died from exposure while on duty, or for want of adequate attention, consequently public opinion is whipped to fury, and Parliamentarians instist that the scandal should he thoroughly sifted. Hitherto the military authorities have asserted that the deaths were due to influneza, but a Parliamentary Allusion from Paris will investigate the causes. A strong outcry against- the Government is developing.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1929, Page 6
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122SOLDIERS NEGLECTED Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1929, Page 6
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