DEFENCE SCHEME.
(Bv Telegraph.)
WELLINGTON, July 22,
The New Zealand Times publishes some details ofthe new defence scheme. Practically there will be no increase of the Permanent Force, with the exception of a few torpedo men. It is proposed to appoint an Imperial Officer at each of the four principal ports, where a partial-pay system is to be adopted. With regard to volunteers about 3,000 men will bo wanted, and if enough volunteers are not procurable, power will be asked to draft a certain number of first class militia. Each man will be able to earn £5 to £6 per year. The country corps are not to be abolished, but those which like may become rifle clubs by attending four parades per year. The total extra cost is estimated at £20,000.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 6274, 22 July 1890, Page 3
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