NATIONAL SERVICE.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15133, 30 January 1917, Page 5

NATIONAL SERVICE.

MEN AND WOMEN WORKERS. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Services.) Received January 30, 10 a.m. LONDON, January 29Mr Neville Chamberlain’s decision not to make a simultaneous appeal to men and women has chagrined many women’s societies. They propose that a committee of prominent women who have proved their usefulness during the war should be appointed to enrol and draft women into duties suitable to their training and ability without the interference of the men. Lady Frances Balfour urges' that it is impossible to separate civilians into sexes in regard to national service. Mr Chamberlain’s introduction of sex makes an artificial difference which is bound to render the scheme inefficient. The whole of the people should be included immediately on the same basis. Mary Mac Arthur claims that women should receive a minimum living wage and 16s weekly extra when away from home, as Mr Chamberlain promises the men. This would mean a revolution in women’s wages.