THE PREMIER INTERVIEWED.
THE DOMINION'S MILITARY SYSTEM. NO CHANGE INTENDED. Per Press Association. Aslitmrton, Wednesday. Ihe Premier, speaking of military matters, said that, a surprise muster 'if ;he militia was never contemplated, and io alteration in the volunteer system >r compulsory service was intended. No me in authority would be permitted to gilate for the establishment of a militia ysteni. They did not trust to compulitm, lint to the patriotism of the people, he Premier said the Hon. Reeves' term S High Commis'siouer would expire on une 10th, but lie declined to discuss sugchtcd changes in the office or tenure of
the appointment, 'lie emphatically denied the statement that Mr T. Mackenzie was influenced bv the Government in the recent declaration as to his support of hem.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 322, 23 January 1908, Page 2
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127THE PREMIER INTERVIEWED. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 322, 23 January 1908, Page 2
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