THE TERRITORIALS.
THE BRITISH SYSTEM. A SPEECH IN DEFENCE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 6, 11.25 p.m. London, December 6.
Mr. Seely, addressing the LondonScottish Regiment, defended the Territorials. The people had a deep-seated objection to compulsory service. An attempt to base the defence system upon compulsory enlistment would be madness. Even if compulsion were possible it would take years to provide an efficient engine of war. The Government had not the slightest intention of adopting it, but would foster the volunteer principle to the utmost. It was proposed to complete the organisation of the national reserve, which was now 170,000 men. He hoped that all patriots would abandon a barren controversy for a joint voluntary national service. THE MASTERTON STRIKE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Masterton, Last Night. Sixteen Territorials who went on strike on Friday last were to-night fined £1 each by the Ollicor-Comiriaiiding, while a. lance-corporal was reduced to the ranks. It is probable that an enquiry will be held into the circumstances leading up to the strike.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 172, 7 December 1912, Page 5
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168THE TERRITORIALS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 172, 7 December 1912, Page 5
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