ANTI-MILITARIST SPIRIT

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 60, 1 September 1911, Page 5

ANTI-MILITARIST SPIRIT

AND A SHOULDER-HIGH " HERO." By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurcli, La.st Night. A largely-attended meeting, under the auspices of the lAnti-Militarist League, was held to-night. An opposition dement appeared to be present, but tho proceedings, though frequently interrupted, were orderly. An address on some of the aspects of the peace problem waa given, and the following motion, proposed by Mr. R. F. Williams and seconded by Mr. 11. Langford, was agreed to, with a few dissentients: ''That this meeting, believing militarism to be inimical to the welfare of the nation and the progress of mankind, condemns the compulsory clause in the Defence Act and pledges itself to use every effort to secure its repeal." On the motion of Mr. J. A. McCullough, seconded by Mr. Christie (secretary of the League), it was decided to forward a copy of the resolution to the Prime Minister. There was an ovation given to the youth, Harry Cooke, just recently released from prison for refusing to register. He was carried through the hall to the platform on the shoulders; of two young fellows. After the meeting one portion of a noisy crowd cheered Cooke, whilst others hooted him.