NATIONAL SERVICE
Stjrpbise _is expressed by the Minister of Defence at the almost unanimous feeling he has met; in tho South in favour of conscription. If Mr. Allen could get more into touch with the 'people outside official grooves he would find that the feeling which he has discovered to exist in the South is very general throughout the Dominion. We,, have built up a sentiment round the-voluntary system which is admirable enough up to a point; but it is seriously open to question whether that system is a wise one in a 'great struggle like the present, or the. best from the national standpoint. It is not our purpose, however, to discuss the pros, and cons of the question just now, though.it is well that the public should not lose sight of the possibility of_ National Service becoming a necessity. What we do desire to mention, however, is the fact that the shirker in our midst who is in a position to enlist and will not do so is not only becoming an object of contempt, but he is arousing a bitter resentment amongst those who see the best of our young men offering their services for their country, and many men with families coming forward to make up the quota called for, who should not be required to do so until tho single men without such responsibilities are exhausted.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2607, 1 November 1915, Page 4
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231NATIONAL SERVICE Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2607, 1 November 1915, Page 4
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