PASSIVE REGISTERS.
A correspondent in the Manchester 'Guardian of October 21st, writing in condemnation of what he ignorantly terms "conscription in New Zealand," has the temerity to contradict tlijo Hon James Allen on. the meaning of the Now Zealand Defence Act, Hjb
matter find his manner way bo gaug' ed from the following e*cerpt: "Mr Allen also states that' fcho schorae has been received 'remarkably well,' and thafc the prosecutions 'are exceedingly few.' Does Mr Allen know that there are 65,000 workers in trade or labour unions in New Zealand, and that, with one exception, all organised bodies of toilers are against the scheme? The Christohiurch Pre?*s of May 30th stated that 460 prosecutions were landing in Wellington then. That there is a strong feeling and growing feeling in New Zealand against tTits dangerous scheme is a matter for which all lovers of freedom at Home and in the colonies should he deeply thankful." Of such are the kingdoms of peacemakers and truth-tellers.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 13 December 1912, Page 4
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163PASSIVE REGISTERS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 13 December 1912, Page 4
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