New-York tribune., 1900-07-01

from putting IN an appearance he does not tn~
cur a penalty. He loses the right, however,
should he remain away, TO benefit by certain
diSpeuSatious which will shortly be explained,
and he is purely and simply taken soldier
without more adobe Is taken d'ofhce, 1t -
technically said. In the case OF the COnScrlpts
who come up before it-and they are the vast
majOrity-the council decides whether they are
physically fit to perform their military service
and prunounces on the admissibility OF the
claims they may put in 10 be dispensed from the
full term Of service. 10 serve one year instead or
three The question Of physical fitness is set
tied. OF course by medical examination, an
experience that affords the COnscrlpt his nrst
taste of the prOmLscuity of barrack life, for with
all his comrades he has 10 strip 10 the skin and
await his turn, it may be for an hour or more.
in common room in purls naturalibus If the
health Of q conScrIpt he doubtful the decision
with regard 10 him may be adjourned, and he IS
told to come up again in six months or a years
time. II should be mentioned that the minimum
height accepted IS ~ metres. about five feet
three inches.
The privilege Of only serving one year is ac-
corded in the first place 70 certain classes OF
young men whose family circumstances are eX-
ceptiunaI Thus the eldest only son OF
q widow. the eldest of family of orphans,
the eldest son of family Of seven or more chill
dTen. and the elder OF two brothers VINO happen
To be cOLsCripts in the same year are entitled
20 a dispensatiOu The dispensatiou is also
granted 10 young men whose earnings are
proved to be Indispensable TO the support OF
their family and TO the brothers of soldiers
who have died or been definitely InVaHoed
while active service. By far the largest class,
however of single year soldiers is furnished by
the learned professions. The young men who
are studying to be barrsters, doctors professors
and engineers. or for certain other careers. have
10 serve but year. This concession IS con-
diti0nal their passing their examinations;
should they fail in them they must return to
the army and complete their three years. The
number of disperste from all causes is very
considerable some 10000 out Of the 1J0O00 or
so ccnscripts who form the annual contingent
The council Of revision takes note Of the
cgnscri pts trade, occupation profession this
matter and far his physique allows. his
own wishes being taken into consideration IN
assigning him 10 this that branch of the
service. The labOTS OF the council over the
results are sifted and CLASSIFIED al the War Of
fee and tho destination Of each conScrlpt set
tied. He learns his fate by the receipt Of his
"f-uiII. d. route or marching orders, an Off
cIaI iutimatiOn commanding him 10 join the
corps 20 which he has been attached on given
day. If he is penni s.. his third class railway
fare is given him by the Mayor If mis- district;
Should he he abe 20 meet this expense, the
sum is refunded him on his joining his regi-
rrent. Failure to comply with the instructions
contained in the 'feuiile De route Is accounted
an act Of decentralization, and exposes the in
soumis" to severe penalties. The Incorporation
Of the Classe takes place q rule. in Mo-
vember. The conscript has become "bleu
and is entitled to the uuuifcent pay Of half
penny per day.