WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

Evening Star, Issue 14635, 3 August 1911, Page 4

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

It Lx everywhere recognised by thought - Tul New Zealanders that these healthy military exercises in shed and field will be good for the country’s manhood, and this necessary training is the only means by which the freedom of New Zealand can be preserved.—Wellington ‘Post.’ * • » The Hon. T. Mackenzie claims that the Government have done more for settlement than any Government of which he knew. Wo doubt the truth of this, and, even allowing such to be the case, they have not done sufficient, as is evidenced by demands for land from all over the Dominion—demands which cannot be satisfied. The, Government will bo compelled to face the position in a- determined manner before the general elections, or they will leso support, for, so far as their land policy is concerned, they have been existing ” upon reflected glory.—Southland ■ News.’ » » * There is no doubt whatever that the, country could very well do with a great many domestic helpers, hut it is unlikely to get them until the problem of bow to make domestic service more attractive to young women is in some measure solved.— Stratford ‘Tost.’ * • * It is plain that many of the things Socialism declares to he. good we already have. Are these worth defending? If they' are, this country needs an array in which all citizens are liable to serve.—Napier ‘Telegraph.’ * e » If the population is to grow, if immigrants axe- to lio attracted, laud must be found for them. The present system of acquisition is breaking down of its own weight, and there needs some methods by which money may be obtained from the redistribution of acquired land for the purpose of further purchases. —Hawera * Star.’