MEMORANDA RELATIVE TO MILITARY DEFENCE.
Memorandum by Ministers. In reference to certain statements made by Lieut-General Sir Duncan i A. Cameron, which have been communicated by the Governor to his Responsible Advisers, Ministers express • their regret that the Lieut-General.. should have thought fit to attribute base and unworthy motives, and a culpable disregard for the lives of British officers and men, to the Ministry of. New Zealand, and by implication to her Majesty's Represehtati ve in the Colbny. They believe that, having regard to the character of the Colony (which it is their duty-to uphold), and to their, own,, which, as public men, is the property of the Colony, it is impossible longer to accept assistance so an willingly rendered. Nor, indeed, can it be hoped that' the zeal and energy (which- alone can secure success or lead to any useful result in operations in the field) will be displayed by any officer,'however distinguishad, in support of a cause which is branded by him with such severe reprobation. Fred. A. Weld. April 8, 1865. ' '
Note.—This memorandum is in continuation of papers already published. ■ '• I
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New Zealander, Volume XXII, Issue 2431, 17 May 1865, Page 3
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184MEMORANDA RELATIVE TO MILITARY DEFENCE. New Zealander, Volume XXII, Issue 2431, 17 May 1865, Page 3
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