THE DEFENCE BILL.
The following remarks were made by Mr Buick, M.P., in the House on the Defence Bill:—I have said nothing so far on this subject, and I don't know, that I have much to say now, only that I feel we have taken a great and important step—and I am sure it is a step in advance., I feel it incumbent upon me to add my mead of* praise to that which has been hurled at the head of the Government on this occasion. Not that I think the scheme is quite perfect; time will no doubt reveal its weaknesses, and no doubt time will find the remedy. One thing I am sure time will soon find out, and that is that we must give a more important place to the volunteers* —to those who having served their time are prepared to go on with their training out of love of the occupation. .1 think they will be found to be the most useful members of our defence force, and I hope something will be done to encourage them. It is unnecessary for me to make a long speech; I would only say I am prepared to give my full support in putting the movement on a good tooting, and to do my best in assisting to carry it out to the advantage of the Dominion.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9333, 6 October 1910, Page 6
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228THE DEFENCE BILL. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9333, 6 October 1910, Page 6
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