Reaction in the Ranks.

Mr. C. Myers, seconding the motion, said that the voluntary system attracted reactionaries and militarists, and was therefore a danger to democracy. A compulsory system would be an insurance against any attempt, as in Spain, by the reactionaries to usurp power.

"Under a compulsory system, the officers would be reactionaries," said Miss Shortall in answer to this. "There is nothing democratic about an army."

Speakers from the floor included Messrs. R. W. Edgley, McDonald, Braybrooke, Barnao, Ongley, Morrison, Meek and Scotney.

The Judge, Mr. A. B. Sievwright, placed Mr. Lewin first, Mr. Scotney second, and Mr. Wah third.

— H.W.G.