RECRUITING IN CANADA
XEARIXG THE EXD OF THE i VOLUXTARY SYSTEM. | (rRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAXD, November 13. Mr Harol<] Beauchamp. chairman of I the Bank of Xew Zealand, who returned j by the Niagara, said:—"l think 1 am | right ill suggesting that when I left j Canada last month the limit of recruit- ; ing,under the voluntary system had i been practically reached. The Prime Minister was at . that time making strong appeals for more men to fill «ap.i caused by recent heavy casualties. He urged the Leaderof the Opposition, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. .to sink all party dif- ; ferences and agree to the setting up of i a general Parliamentary Committee'to I consider what stops should be taken to j enable Canada to continue her regular ; contributions of men. To tin- surprise j and disappointment of British Canada Sir Wilfrid declined this invitation, so that now the whole responsibility in connexion with the matter will rest with the Government. The necessity for compulsory military service is gravely apparent, but if an attempt ! were made to pass an Act to give <jff <■<■? to it. it would be .strenuously, and 1 fear successfully opposed by French Canadians."
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Press, Volume LII, Issue 15747, 14 November 1916, Page 8
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