MILITARY TRAINING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 53, 17 October 1911, Page 5

MILITARY TRAINING.

o OPPOSED iiV 1* 10ACE COUNCIL

(Per Press Aseocalion 1 Christchurch, October 1(5

A deputation from the National Peace Council waited upon 31 r L. 31. I silt, 31. IN, to-day, and discussed his position with reference to the compulsory clauses <>l the Defence Act. After hearing Air Jsitt’s views, the council realised that there? had been a misapprehension as to his position in reference to the Defence Act, and they have now decided to abandon their intentions of opposing him in, the forthcoming election. A meeting of the National Peace ami Anti-Militarists’ Council was held this evening. 31 r Walter Scott Bedford, president of the Wellington League, was present by invitation. J.t was arranged that the anti-militarist conference he held in Wellington on November 9th and !oth. The secretary reported the intention of the various leagues to send delegates and generally spoke of the interest that had been aroused throughout the Dominion regarding ti.is gathering. Opportunity will be taken while the delegates are present to hold a. big anti-military demonstration in the capital city.