Thoughts For The Times
Tiih I.W.W. Prisoners. Even if they were innocent of the worst crimes imputed to them, and of which they were wrongfully convicted, their conduct was not that of loyal citviens. They were agitators with a greater love for the doctrine of the I.W.W. than for the British flag. Their ways ran counter to authority and invited punishment. Men who preach sedition cannot always be treated with simple Biritish tenderness and tolerarjcf, and the prisoners in question, though entitled to some sympathy, cannot 1-c r erupted generally as finocent martyrs.-—Dunedin paper.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1920, Page 2
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