GERMANS IN NEW ZEALAND.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2461, 14 May 1915, Page 3

GERMANS IN NEW ZEALAND.

Sir,—ln your paper this morning I read with pleasure the resolutions passed at the recruiting demonstration in Palraerston North, but I think we should go a little further, and refuse to deal with German firms or'' allow Germans to hold Government positions in New Zealand. Would they allow any of our countrymen, to hold importaant or any positions in their country ? We can surely iind plenty of British people to fill any position now held by Ciermans in- tfcfis country. Then why not pay those salaries to our own people ? By paying them to Germans we are indirectly helping our enemies. Then why should we allow our children to be taught by Germans? l'oung people's minds are easily influenced, ana we don't want them to imbibe any German ideas. We cannot treat our war prisoners like , they do ours, but we can refuse to have any dealings with them, and make them feel that the name of German is despised.—l am, etc., TRUE BLUE. A BADCE FOR PARENTS. Sir,—l have noticed many references in your paper to badges for those who have volunteered for active service. But why not have a badge for the mothers, or both parents, if you will, of those who have enlisted? I think the mothers who have allowed, and in some cases urged, their sons to go to I the assistance of their Empire in its hour of trial are deserving of 6ome recognition, and I feel sure it would assist parents to .make the necessary sacrifice. Besides, what a bond of sympathy it would mako between the women of all classes of society. I think it would assist greatly in knitting together the women of our land. The wealthy lady of leisure and the poor, hard-working washerwoman have each given their best—their greatest treasure. A badge or token of having done so would create a. bond not only of sympathy, but of pride. Here is a point upon which both meet—their love and sacrifice. "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." Don't you think it could be done?"—l am, etc., A PATRIOTIC MOTHER. Fahiatua, May 12. [There is a good deal to be said in support of our correspondent's suggestion. Mr. Massey might give it consideration.]