BUILDERS AND THE WAR

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2609, 3 November 1915, Page 5

BUILDERS AND THE WAR

DUTY OF EMPLOYERS. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Federated Builders and Contractors Association yesterday the following motion was carried unanimous- , "Wo, representatives of the master builders of tho Dominion, in conference assembled, express our abiding loyolty to the King and respectful' sympathy with him in the recent accident which lias befallen him. We further express our gratificatLi at the formation of a Dominion National Ministry at a time of stress, when it is tho British nation's paramount task to overcome and master an arrogant foe. We are gratefully proud of tho glorious achievements of New Zealand 6oldiery, which is comprised of the pick of our young manhood, including a number of our sons. We record our uuswerving determination to assist- and support in every way the carrying oil of the war until victory is accomplished, and are in full accord with the resolve of our nation's leaders that the sword' should not be 6heathed until our enemies are compelled to sue for peace." In speaking to the motion, Mr. W. H. Bennett said it was very gratifying to see how the various units of the Empire, sinking any local differences, were rallying round the Old Country. Mr. K. Boecham, who seconded tho resolution, said that it sent a thrill of pride through them to.welcome the wounded meu back. The,; who were too old to go 6liould do all in their power for those who did go. They must givo, give, give.

In referring to the war, the president (Mr. N. Meuli) said that it had been forced upon the world by the aggressiveness of the German nation, swayeo by its teachers, professors, and phihi:. phors. Nietszcho constantly pieaciu.. .the doctrine of the super-man and . super-nation. Treitschte glorified ti. German nation and urged its superio. ity. Bernhardi urged tno use of l'on The nation accordingly was taught th;> it was not only right, but a duty, t<, mako To combat this movement it behoved them, especially as employers, to do all they could to encourage their younger employees to help in tho struggle. Builders had done their duty up to the present. The president of the Wanganui Builders' Association was now iu canu) at Trent&am..