CORRESPONDENCE. THE NATION'S CALL.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12307, 6 August 1914, Page 5

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE NATION'S CALL.

To the Editor

Sir, —Now that our nation in honorable fulfilment' of -her treaty engagements "lias faced tlio responsibilities : or war.:(however, much wo may look with abhorrence upon the barbarous and uncivilised condition of the world's foremost nations which renders an appeal to arms possible), the.drawing together of the far-flung overseas dominions and states conies'as an object-lesson to the whole world. Throughout the Empire spontaneous enthusiasm, sane and admirable to a degree, indicate the spirit Of true patriotism, and we who inhabit the confines of Empiro feel that we may dwell secure.

It is clearly apparent that that spirit is not confined alone to those who may bo called upon to bear arms, but it indicates tliat all who enjoy the privilege of citizenship of the British Empire are prepared to carry their share of the' burden-'.whatever thai, may be. Seeing then what the circumstances arc in wu'icjj we «re placed to-day it occurs In me to suggest the formation of, a Civilians' Patriotic, Society, winch would focus public •opinion, and when events o r importance require considera-tion-help citizens of this district to act oii all such occasions with mature judgment.—-I-ant, etc., W.H.R. - :<j)amaru.,Gth August. 1911.