MILITARISM.
A PROTEST TO FEDERAL PREMIER. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Melbourne, July 23. A deputation from tno Peace and Humanity Society presented the Premier a resolution protesting against recent utterances indicating a determination of some politicians to foist a standing army on Australia, and involvo the Commonwealth in the schemes and dangers of European militarism. Mr Barton assured them that the Defence Bill did not contemplate militarism or a standing army, but that reliance xvas placed on the courage and capacity of the citizens for the defence of the continent.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 165, 24 July 1901, Page 3
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