THE ARMY BILL.
" THE THOUGHTS OF YOUTH." By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Received 11, 10.15 p.m. Londo.n, April 11.
In the House of Commons, during a discussion on the Army Annua] Bill, Mr. Keir Hardie moved an amendment tQ the effect that a recruit should have the right, under contract, to refuse to assist a civil power during trade disputes. He stated that many youths were not enlisting because they might have to fire on their relatives and comrades. It was cruel that lads, as soldiers, should believe that they were engaged to shoot strikers. The amendment was rejected by 168 to 23."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 242, 12 April 1912, Page 5
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102THE ARMY BILL. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 242, 12 April 1912, Page 5
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