STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF DEFENCE.
(PRRSS ASSOCIATION T^T._GItAII». ,, AUCKLAND, April 9. Replying to a deputation from the Arbitration and Peace Association protesting against the compulsory clatise.of tho Defence Act, the Hon. A. M Myers stated that while holding ir respect the conscientious opinions of those opposed to military training, i' was his duty to see tlio law carried
out. Although the Government regretted being compelled to allow the civil law to take its course when rftr sisters failed to register iwhich in? volved j>enaUie-s), the Government bad no option but to see that- the law was vindicated. Those who failed to register wero thereby disfranchised, qud forfeited their right tv receive Government employment.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14325, 10 April 1912, Page 9
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113STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF DEFENCE. Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14325, 10 April 1912, Page 9
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