EMPIRE DEFENCE.
EXTRAORDINARY METHODS. CATCHING MEN FOR THE TERRITORIALS. SPECIAL REGIMENTAL MARCHES. Received February 11, 8.27 a.m. LONDON, February 10. Extraoi'dinary methods to catch men for the Territorials are being adopted in London. The regiments are arranging special marches in order to attract recruits, and London mayors are delivering ten minute speeches in the music halls. An anonvmojs donor offers prizes of from £IOO downwards for the largest number brought to the colours. Lord Esher is arranging an Olympic athleti2 gathering on Salisbury Plain, during the Territorials' encampment. BUDGET PROSPECTS. COMMENT BY "THE TIMES." Received February 11, 11.10 p.m. "The Times," discussing the Budget prospects, strongly hints that the Government may in order to avoid a re-imposition of the sugar duty agree to the naval loan, which besides substantially relieving the taxpayer will offer the collateral advantage of., establishing certainty abroad regarding our future naval strength.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3114, 12 February 1909, Page 5
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146EMPIRE DEFENCE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3114, 12 February 1909, Page 5
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