ANTI-MILITARISM.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 14, 1 September 1911, Page 5

ANTI-MILITARISM.

fPer Press Association ) Christchurch, August 31. A largely-attended meeting, under tho auspices of the Anti-Militarist League, was hold to-night. An opposition element appeared to be present, but the proceedings, though frequently interrupted, were orderly. An address on some of the aspects of the peace problem was given, and the following motion, proposed by Mr R. F. Williams and seconded by Mr 11. Langford, was agreed to, with a few dissentients: “That this meeting, believing militarism to be inimical to the welfare of the nations and the progress of mankind, condemns the compulsory clause in the Defence Act and pledges itself to uso every effort to secure its repeal.” On tho motion of Mi J. A. McCullough, seconded by Mr Cr nstio (secretary of tho League), it was decided to forward a copy of the rest iutior. to the Prime Minister. There was an ovation given to the yout i, Harry Cooke, just recently released from prison for refusing to register. Ha was carried through the bail to the platform on the shouldo s of two young fellows. After tho inerting one portion of a noisy crowd < heerec! Cooke, whilst others 1 voted him. j