To the Editor of the "Norta-Cuina Dairy News."
S1x,—In your Saturday's leader on Compulsory Service you say, "The Government has dallied with voluntaryism in spite of the proof that nothing short of compulsion would meet the case." This statement appears to convey blame which I veature to think is undeserved, On the contrary, I think the Government deserves honour and praise for the way it has tried to maintain the best traditions of the British people in the matter of voluntary service, and it will be a cause of deep regret to many if it has to yield to the clamour for conseription.
Tt is to be feared that the introduction of conscription will bring lasting results of a harmful charac: ter to our country, possibly leading up to the very evils of militarism which we set out to overthrow. It is on this account that many who are not "slackers strongly opposed to compulsory military service. Some have religious scruples against fighting, who yet give valuable voluntary service to the country.. A_ still larger number object to the principle of coercion of the individual to any Original fron
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