MILITARY DEFAULTERS.
NO FURTHER PROSECUTION. FUGITIVES MAY RETURN. (By Wire.—Parliamentary Reporter) Wellington, Last Night. A cessation of the prosecution of military defaulters and conscientious obleo.tors was announced in the House of Representatives by the Prime Minister to-night. Mr. Massey said that at a Cabinet meeting a day or two ago it was decided that there would be no more such prostuitions. He did not know that we had any conscientious objectors in prison now, and very few defaulters. The new order will operate from the annivqjwv of Armistice Day. Mr. Massey added that he wished to snake it perfectly clear that what was intended by Cabinet would not affect defaulters who had not done their duty during the war and had been deprived of their civil rights. Mr. G. Witty (Riccartou): Dojs that mean that those who had been defaulters will not be bothered about? Mr. Massey: Yes. Mr. L. M. laitt (Christehurch North): Will that apply to people who do not nttend drill V Mr. Massey: No, but I understand there are a number of people to whom it will apply still in hiding.
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Taranaki Daily News, 20 October 1920, Page 5
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185MILITARY DEFAULTERS. Taranaki Daily News, 20 October 1920, Page 5
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