THE HIGHLAND RIFLES.
TO THE EDITOE. Sir, —Another member of the Highland Rifles had fines recorded against him for non-attendance at parade, and because he refused to pay the fines, which amounted to £3 in all, he had to serve a sentence of forty-eight hours' imprisonment. It seems that the military authorities have the power to try volunteers and commit them to gaol without their having a chance to defend themselves or the matter coming under the
notice of the public at all In thia particular case the volunteer sent in his resignation and uniform fifteen months ago, and gave a good reason for so doing. He did this on the recommendation of a late officer of the company. The officers of the Highland Rifles seem to be trying to see how unpopular they can make their company, as we never hear of the other corps having trouble of this sort with their men. There is one thing—viz., that a petition of thia kind of thing will make our young men rather careful about joining the volunteers.—l am, etc., One Who Knows. Mav 28.
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Evening Star, Issue 12208, 28 May 1904, Page 11
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