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Show uu INCREASING THE ARMY France Raises Peace Footing to 790,000 Men Excluding Oficers Pari6, Mar. 5. Tho French cabinet today accepted the decision of the supreme council of war In favor of a three j ears' term of service In all branches of the armv instead of two years as hitherto. The bill will be submitted to the chamber of deputies tomorrow The measure will add at least 210,-000 210,-000 men to the peace footing of the armj, which at present stands at 630,000. excluding officers, the vast military preparations being made by Germany are given as the compelling reason for this stop of the French government |