OLD SOLDIERS' CLAIMS.
(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
Wellington, this day. It will be remembered that last Eession Mr E. M. Smith designed a clasp, which he was anxious should be granted by the Imperial authorities to those who had fought at Waiareka. This design the Government forwarded to the War Office, along; with representations madoon the subject, and the Imperial authorities have just replied declining the request. The atioir, they say, occurred so long ago, and so many meritorious engagements have baen fought since, that they cannot see their way clear to make a distinction. Application' was also made to the War Office to extend to those who fought in the Maori war pensions similar to those awarded to participants in the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. This also has been refused, on the ground that the Cririiean and Indian campaigns were quite exceptional, besides it would entail a very heavy burden on the revenue without sufficient justification.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 293, 15 December 1892, Page 8
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