THE TERRITORIALS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 273, 15 May 1912, Page 5

THE TERRITORIALS.

DEINKING IN CAMPS. By Telegraph—Press Association Wellington, Yesterday. Replying to the complaints of the Christchurch Prohibition League concerning the alleged drinking at Territorial camps and objectionable conduct at the Tempi eton and Rangiora camps, General Godley, in the course of a long letter, says: "It has been my earnest desire that every effort be made to prevent liquor being introduced into camps, and heavy penalties are provided for this misdemeanor. A very strict , inquiry will be held to establish the truth or otherwise of the statement, because the good name of the regiment is at stake. The defence scheme is only in its infancy, and the difficulties in the smooth .running of the machine at ihe start are great. It may be that a certain number, for want of discipline and self-restraint, behave in the manner described, but the officers do all in their power by example and precept to instil in the minds of young men the physical and moral disabilities that ensue from drinking intoxicating liquors. The holding of camps near licensed premises has been avoided as much as possible. When such a thing is unavoidable in future steps will be taken to prevent men from approaching licensed premises. Efforts to improve the young men who go into camps could be immensely assisted by sympathisers outside of the military organisation."