HON J. T. PAUL.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17328, 17 November 1916, Page 9

HON J. T. PAUL.

RESIGNS A CHAIRMANSHIP.

[Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, November 16. The Advisory Board of the Federation of New Zealand War Relief and Patriotic Societies has accepted the resignation of the Hon J. T. Paul as chairman. The resignation is the outcome of exception being taken to Mr Paul's attitude in supporting anti-con-scription in Australia. Mr Paul said he vigorously contested the idea that only a conscriptionist was loyal. Their duty was to use their resources to win the war, but.' as exception was taken to his attitude he thought it was be3t to place his resignation in the hands of the board. In accepting the resignation the board placed on record it« appreciation of Mr Paul's work thereon.