CORRESPONDENCE.
THE ANTI-MILITARIST MEETING
TO THE EDITOR,
Sir,—On reading your account of the reception accorded to the Anti-Militar-ists, one can hardly think that the conduct of many of its citizens has enhanced the reputation of Ashburton. Is it not the rule among English-speak-ing communities, that however parties may differ in opinion, a fair hearing shall be given to the arguments for and against any subject. This was scarcely the case in the Theatre Royal last Thursday night: In regard to anti-mili-tarism, surely none would object to arbitration as being a more sensible way of settling disp..-os than, by the sword; yet we read of a Cornelius, a soldier, who, wishing to attain the highest hie, was shown by an Apostle how, to do so, but without any reference to change ot occupation. Can we not at this time learn something of what our Master meant' when He said: "Render., to Oassar the things which belong to Caesar,"- etc. What may be the opinion of your many reader ? onlo( . ker^
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8689, 15 October 1913, Page 6
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