ARMY ESTIMATES
UNEXPECTED DIVISION GOVERNMENT MAJORITY FALLS TO 37. 0 1 Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received March 13, 10.45 p.m.) LONDON, March 13. In the House of Commons, the Government’s majority fell to thirtyseven on an amendment to the Arm}’ Estimates desiring more generous treatment for soldiers married off the strength. Colonel Seely, Secretary of State for War, promised concessions. The Unionists unexpectedly called for a- division. A number of Labourites, who had supported the amendment, voted with the Government.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8681, 14 March 1914, Page 5
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78ARMY ESTIMATES New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8681, 14 March 1914, Page 5
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