NEW DEFENCE SCHEME.
(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
Wellington, this day. The " New -Zealand Times " publishes some details of the new defence scheme. Practically there will be no increase of the permanent force with the exception of a few torpedo men. It is proposed to appoint an Imperial officer ab each of the four principal ports, where a partially paid system is to be adopted. With regard to the volunteers, about 3,000 men will be wanted, and if enough volunteers are not procurable power will be asked to draft a certain number of Arab-class militia. Each man will be able to earn £5 to £6 per year. Country corps are nob bo be abolished, bub those which like may become rifle clubs by attending four parades per year. The total en-ire cosb is estimated at £20,000.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 172, 23 July 1890, Page 8
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