Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1906 — His Answer Ready. [ARTICLE]

His Answer Ready.

An anecdote is told of Richard Beddon, the late premier of New Zealand. He was very active In sending troops to tbe assistance of Great Britain lu tbe South African war. Ou one occasion be was taunted by an opposition member with his readiness to sacrifice the Ilves pf tbe colorty’a manhood. “You are ready enough to semPour sons and brothers to be shot at, but"—was tbe opening of a taunt by his opponent, when the premier broke in: “Sir, this morning I signed a commission for my own sou. He will bo shot at, too, and I have dared him to come back without a wound.”—New York Tribune.