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THE BRITISH LEGION.
LHA HONGKONG DAILY PRESE, THURSDAY, DHORMBER 14m
things right. Personally, I shall be only too glad to hand over to the gentleman ABLE SPEECH BY BRIG-GENERAD | whom you elect as my accessor and I
HAONAGETEN.
The can, mesure him of my very hearty.support 85 a member of the British Legion. I-am convinced that, that is the opinion of the other members of the comtimitten......
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. DEBATE OPENED BY THE HON. MRE. E. POLLOCK,
ST. INDRET CHURCH MEN'S ASSOCIATION.
"DISCUSSION AT KOWLOON.
SPORT
FOOTBALL.
"HONGKONG LEAGUE.
18T, DIVISION,
'S.CA... TAMAR.”
PACIFIC COUNSELS PREVAIL, Most people expected that a good deal When the cabaret danes was over I was of beat would be engendered, or, at 587: extraordinarily pleased, but very dis rate, that there would be a lively disappointed, afterwards, to and that it was "cussion" at the meeting of the British criticised. If you look through the rules
The following players will represent the Legion, held at the City Hall last night from home you will find that any gentle The Hon. Mr. H. Pollock RCS.CA.A. in their match against the but this expectation was not fulalled. men or ladies who are in sympathy with opened a discussion, last evening a Tamar on Saturday, the 24th inst. on That this was so must be attributed, in the objects can be honorary members of the St. Andrew's Church Men's Associa large measure, to the exceedingly able the Legion and surely, gentlemen, there tion, Kowloon, on The League of South China. ground, at 4 p.m.
Lau Hing Cheung Chan So, Fung Tai, peech, admirably phrased and pacific in
can be no harm in our occasionally enter Nations, its Aims and Objecta."
Cheung Wing Shing, Leung Tai Fong Lamper, delivered by the Chairman, Brig-taining our friends friends of the British
Leung Yuk Tong, Lau Tak. Chung. Kwok General Macnaghten, President of the Legion who have our aims and objects at
Po Kan, Wong Pak Chung, Ip Kau, Chu Hongkong Branch of the Legion. The Brigadier is not usually-a-vory roady heart and especially those who have can
Kwong Youss tributed considerably to our finances and peater but on this occasion, without without whose sid we should not bare following the rather general habit of been able to help those ex-service men depending on a manuscript, and evidently and their dependants as we have been feeling a great sense of responsibility able to do in the last eine months. F and weighing his words, he spoke from
think that, in all this discussion, people. the heart and obviously made a great have rather lost sight of the fact that we
UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE. Yesterday's results were:- B.M.S. Hawkins.. 2 H.3.S. Titans... H.M.S. Tamar... 5 H.M.8. Merlin
Another factor which helped to take the fare not here so much for dinners and occupied upwards of an hour in delivery. H.M.S. Ambroar.. 1 H.M.S.Marazion of
pression.
members.
dances se to help ex-servicemen who are down and out.
The Rev.. G. B. Lindsay presided.. Mr. Pollock began with an apology for the naucity of the information he had to lay before the meeting and wanrked that, he had found it extremely difficult to collect information as to the League and its achievements. Nevertheless, the speaker had been able to compile a digeat of the League of Nations Covenant which He reminded the meeting that the League of Nations arose from the Peace Confer ence at Versailles and gave the names of the High Contracting Parties," or, in ron-diplomatic language, the countries subscribing to the covenant. The most notable non-signatury to the League was she United States of America, whose abstention had naturally impaired ita influence and effectiveness. Neither Ger many nor Hungary had yet applied for admission (which they could do under Article 1) and the League now consisted
of 51 members. »
the
Bre
The teams for the charity. matches International match, England. Scot
land, Monday, December 26th, on the Club ground, kick-off at 4 pm. ENGLAND (Whites):-Eve (Cairo); Tri- vett (Wilts) and Lt. R. A. Moore (Wilts); M. L. Railton (Clab) (Captain). Hudson Tamar) and Wilkins (Tilonia); Savage (mbrose), Duval (Ambrose), Menham (Wilts), Swanborough (Wilts), and E, G. England (Club).
Hitl
Reserves: Lelliott (B.GA.), amer) and Amor (Wilts). Linesinan: W. E. Hollands (Police). SCOTLAND (Bines):-- Bedger (Club)
· China. UNITED SERVICES (Blues) Mitch | (umar) (Captain); Burke (Cairo) IDO Thomson (Cairo) Parker (Ambrose),
(Tamar), Harris (R.G.A.) and Amor elllott (RGA) and McClurg (Cairo) Hill (Tamar), Townsend (R..). Grant (Wilts).
wind out of the mails of crities was that
You know the British Legion is more ince a branch of the Legion was formed In Hongkong, the constitution has been
or less committed to entertain. HRH the received from England and this shows
Prince of Wales when he comes to Hong what the Legion, directed by Earl Haig kong and 1 do hope that when he comes whose name the Chairman found to be he will not find the British Legion a house ane to conjura with), had already appro divided against itself. We shall wish to ad a very wide constitution and let in do him wall and I do hope he will find
uxiliary forces of all kinds. The busi-British Legion that is working together mess of the mecting was to accept the when he comes. I say once more that I Constitution, and members evidently felt see no harm in any man joining the there was nothing for it but to comply Active Service Mens Association, if eligi- and afterwards, perhaps, to get other
ble to do so, but he can surely be loyal ranches to unite in seeking amendments,
The great and important objects of the member of the British Legion as well. if the Constitution was found too broad.
Brigadier General Macanghten quoted League were declared, in striking. langu Brig General Macnaghten faced the
from a telegram received from H.M.S. age, nato promote international co posthirty-of-other-organisations of one which made it clear that the operation and to achieve international service men with equanimity; he argued Prince contemplated meeting members of peace and security by the acceptanés of Gerrard (Chib) and J. Rodger that none of the necessarily, were the British Legion and concluded by re-obligations not to resort to war Other (Cluby (Captain); Weyman (Kowloon). mutually exclusive or antagonistic.
There was a fairly large attendance of pasting the aspiration that the Prince clauses spoke of the prescription of Stewart (Club) and 3. W. H. Mead when he came would find the British open just and honourable relations he (Club); H. McTavish (Club), A. Forsyth
(Club), firm establishment
Stevenson (Cairo), Pearson The CHAIRMAN began by remarking that Legion working together and not at sixes treen nations,
and sevens-(Applause);
of international law as the actual rule (Police) and Robertson (Police). in what he had to say he would be ex-
Fr. A. M. BowES SMITE raised the of conduct among Governments and
Reserves: J. Clark (Police), Forbes pressing only his own sentiments and question as to whether a Hongkong Yol-scrupulous respect for all treaty obliga. Folice), McClarg (Cairo) and S..D. would not be committing the committee unteer was an ex-servicemen. If he was, tions in the dealings of organised peoples
Begg (Club). in any way. At the first-general meeting Mr. Bowen Smith suggested that his with one another. Observanco of in-
Referee Mr. Jones (Royal Navy).. he asked any who thought of bringing up admission conflicted with one of the aims | ternational law, Mr. Pollock remarked,
ay controversy for discussion to seriously and objects of the Legion to raise and would do away with abuses of the white Tuesday, December 27th-Clab ground at consider the advisability of doing so lest co-ordinate funds for the purpose of fag, sinking of hospital and passenger
4pm, United Services South such discussion should prejudice the pros assisting ex-servicemen and their depen-ships and fring on field hospitals, and pects of the British Legion at its com dants."
the use of poison gsa. mencement. He was grateful, and was so
Mr. Munnoca thought there was no He proceeded to summarise the articles still, because no one spoke, although he objection to Hongkong Volunteers help of the Covenant and called attention to was well aware a good many were itching ex-servicemen.
Mr. D. J. Lewis: And no reason why others, Article 8 which dealt with the ing to let drive. Since then he had been
those of special importance, amongst aware that several ex-servicemen for some an ex-serviceman should not help reduction of affiments and private reason or other had not joined the Britishvolunteer who is down and out, Legion and he realised that in an Associa
manufacture of munitions. The members of the League undertook, at the end of tion of this kind one could not possibly
Article 8, to interchange full and frank please everybody. Since the commence
information as to the scale of their arman ment of the Legion it had found many
ments, warlike preparations, etc. generous friends and had been able to do
Article 13 members agreed to carry out a lot of good to ex-servicemen and their Mr. Bows BMT: I must say I shall in good faith any award of the League. wives and families who were down and lose any interest in the Legion if it in The penalty for a member of the League out.1 was away from Hongkong includes focal volunteers. Ex-service men who broke the covenant was set out in Novmober, continued the Chairman, would be flooded if all the volunteers in Article 16 The other members agreed to and was rather disappointed on my re-Hongkong joined the Legion. They could subject that nation to severance of all turn to find this, somewhat acrimonious place us in a minority. correspondence had taken place in the Colonel BIRD said that at least 30 perhibit all intercourse. Article 18 was aimed trade or financial relations and to pro- local press. I did think that anybody in cent.-he could not give the exact percen against sceret treaties and provided the British Legion who bad
a grouse, tage of the volunteers were pukka" all treaties being registered with the before embarking in campaign of that ex-service men, so that with their support Secretariat of the League Article 23 kind, could have come to me or to any the ex-service men would not be flooded, faced various labour, economic, trade, and member of the committee of the Legion The SECRETARY (Mr. E. K. Holmes) said health problems and proposed interna Arst and then, if not satisfied, by all there was a distinction between the volun- tional conventions with regard thereto means go to the newspapers Instead, a tean serving to-day and one called up by edrrespondence was started in the papers preclamation during the war. The latter which has done the British Legion no had served with the colours. earthly good. I do not think I have the Mr. BOWES SMITH thought that the wide honour of knowing Ypres, and I sin scope of membership of the Legion was cerely, hope he will shortly reveal himself due to fear of the authorities at home that to me because I have much sympathy with exservice men might have too much his sentiments and congratulate him on power. The basis was therefore mande na the
way he put his case it was very lucidwide as possible in order to carb them. and very clear-but I think he has made The CHAIRMAN agreed with the Becre- one very great mistake, he jumped to the tary that volunteers called up ander conclusion that we had formed our own Royal Proclamation were serving with the rules for the British Legion without in colours whether they carried a musket one any way considering the rules and regula- day and used a pen in their offices the tions which govern other similar associa next tions in England. There is not a single Mr. A. Myrpoch. I cannot see it mat- member who is not entitled to be one ters to anybody, who is a member of the axcept one member of the regular forces: British Legion whether any member is a I am afraid we shall have to ask that volunteer, or a man who served on an gentleman, to withdraw."
active front, provided he is entitled to be
The CHAIRMAN
The CHAIRMAN suggested referring the question home as making a good test case. But when the answer came back would the questioner abide by the decision, what "over it was.
for
Reserves: Warren. (RE) and Batterhamn (Ambrose)
Wilts), Coupland Referee: W. E. Hollanda (Police)**** R. M. Omar (St. Joseph's).
Linesman Mr. Jones (Navy) and Mr.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
The following will meet on Saturday, December 24th at Happy Valley Kick- off, 4.13 pim. 1
ENGLANDLE King, L Lieuta Landale, Freeman Cobloy Bell Chevalier and Husson (Navy).G. G. N. Tinson (capt.) C. J. Cooper Day A. G. Lamplugh (Club) Licuts. Vavis Brown, Gilbert, Gal- pie (Navy) H. J. Mortimer (Array). Colours Blue.
said Mz Pollock, un to some of the Lieut. D'Aeth (Navy) A. M. D Wallace A little information must now be given, THE REST-JD McClatchie (Club);
sarily very incomplete and in this con(Navy); P. Emerson and C. Davies achievements of the League; it was neces (Club), Midm Murman, Lieut. Croone nection it must be horne in mind that (Army);ents Graham (capt), Men- the League had only been in existence res, Reeves, Riddell, Kidtson, Midm just over two years. A permanent Court Morgan, Teler. Burke, (Navy) D. Logan of International Justice had been set up; (Club. Colours-Blue and White lay. A new convention had been framed the British representative was Lord Fin- Referee, Commdr. McEwen, RN. to suppress the trafe in women and children, and a Commission appointed to
GOLF. deal with the mandates question. Relaxa tions in restrictions of passengers pass
"ROYAL "HONGKONG GOLF CLUB:
·BOGEY POOL. been accomplished of the philanthropic ports had been procured. A great deal had side of the League's activities in bring ing some relief to a
War-stricken tinent
sympathy with nued: I have much a member. If men want to form asocia 385,000 War prisoners had been re
tions of men at Ypres or of gas bombers or ex-gunners, let them do so. Why they should object to a man who has only served here being able to help distressed people by subscribing to the Legion re- quires some explanation.
ME. HALL BRUTTON, thought a definition of an ex-service man should be obtained.
The CHAIRMAN There is no question about a volunteer who served during the
A MEMBER: He comes under the same category as a regular who came out for garrison duty abroad.
Mr. D. J. LEWIS supported Mr. Brut ton's suggestion and the meeting agreed that the Committee should write home for a definition of an ex-service man. atitution of the British Legión be accepted
ME HALL seconded and the resolution Messrs BH. Ross
The CHAIRMAN then moved that the con-
Through Dr. Narisen's Committee,
patriated, at a cost of 2400,000. Men sures had been taken through the League to check the spread of typhus in Eastern Europe; also to restrict the sale of opiam Another benevolent matter had been the Armenians free from Turkish control setting up of a National Home for The League had also taken such steps as it could towards the restoration of the international eredit of Austria,
tion.
...
over the last week-end is as follows:-
The result of the Bogey Pool played
2 up
"H U. Ireland
HR Buckland
A. H. Ferguson
G. M. Dodwell
–
POLO.
down
The final match for the Koyli Cup will be played this afternoon (22nd inst.) Army Ardi Civilians, and a good game at 4.p.m., between teams representing the is anticipated. The teams are
ARMY
Lt. R. P. Beaven 1 Lt. O. Sargenant 2 Lt.J.M.Dadington 3 Maj. Timmis back
CIVILIANS.
and
other gentlemen who have similar sentiments and if Earl Baig had entrusted me with the task of forming the rules I think I should have been sorely tempted to make them a little more exclusive. But he did not ask me, nor" Salient," who, inci- dentally, is not a member of the British Dégion.
I think you must allow that there was a good deal of hot air expend ed, to no Britikurpose, to the detriment of the war.
The League had also dealt with the in and that correspondence
tricate Upper Silesian Question. Useful
J. E. H. Bibby... 2 P. A... Cox mama. I was based on a misconception as to how
work had been done by the League in
J. Bell-Irving 3 our rules were framed out here. Before I became a business man I was in the
Bureaux, in regard to dangerous trades, connection with the International Labour
Brig. Gen. E. B.- army for 28 years. I never met a man
etc. As to the limitation of Armaments,
TAKAO Maenighten. 4 who had the interests of the fighting man
there had been a disposition to leave thab
As already mentioned in the adver so absolutely at heart as Earl Haig.
subject to the Washington Conference officers of the end Wiltshire Regiment tisement columns, Lt. Col. Wyndham and These rules and regulations, governing
The Bir question and the submarine ques- the constitution of the British Legion,
tion and the limitation of land forces and will be at home on the Pola ground to have been approved by the President, Earl Haig, and I do not think it is up was carried hem con and Spicer were convene a World Conference to deal
armaments still, however, awaited solt: their friends. The Band of the Wiltshire to do to criticise him. If they are good
The League proposed shortly to legiment will render selections. enough for him surely it is not up to as appointed auditors and it was faentioned the private manufacture of armaments with criticise them in any way. Let us for that the accounts for the year were about and the traffic in get that combwhat ill-advised correspon- to be closed.
WON IN A RAFFLE. resolution in favour and had passed "of '{' earnest and dence in the apare and remain loyal to A Man who said he was glad the vigorous propagands in all countries for EUROPEAN FINED FOR IMP the British Legion. By doing so I think meeting had closed without loss of blood, the reduction of armaments." warshall be falling in with
ING" CIGARETTES, President at home.
wishes
laughter) wanted to know whether On the whole, it might be said that these diehards?? could not be induced the achievements of the League showed On December 19th there was a meeting to come back to the fold. Wide it the case that can svepreciable anderant of good and Coby before the Magistrace (M. Lind
win in a raffle brought
H forming an active service miens" Dosoola génerally speaking, all members of the yet remained to be dore, and it was summoues for importing, 12 tins of the purpose of that men who served in the war were, solid work had been done. But much sell yesterday. The deferviant was tion and I would like to thank Mr. E. British Legion in Hongkong 1 Wilson, who opened the proceedings,
necessary for the future welfare of the Jade" cigarettes without paying the his remarks think I must have them bars have served in the war, but we have and plenty that a determined, and organ-Me-Cobb, who had just arrived in the
for The CHAIRMAN Nearly all the net human race and the restoration of peace duty, and correctly, the Hongkong papers ste not got the Legion all the men who ised effort be made to secure world-wide Colony on the si. Hathong, bought, always correct, Mr. Wilson remarked served in the war wish we had
co-operation between the nations for the ticket for 89 in a smail raille at Foochow They had no Antagonism to the British Legion and did not wish to encroach on be made to bring everybody in ex survics co-operation could take Mr. Follock tins in his bag, where they still were The MERER, Juggested that an attempt general good of all war and won 19 ting of cigarettes. Mr. Cobb its organisation. I am grateful for that
Peking, finally what form world-wide did not smoke cigarettes so he put the The CHAIRMAN hoped that for see no earthly harm in any of men would jola the Legion in the same remarked that some of the proposals made when he landed Leaving his baggage in vas who are members of the British Legion way that a good manny members of the in the Covenant of the League of Nation charge of his servant he came ashore, becoming a member of that association Legion would Join the Active Service supplied, in part, the answer, but they but Revenue Officer, in searching the At home the British begion flourishes and Mens Asociation. He hoped that the were weakened by the fact that import buggage over which the Chinese servas yet they have their staller associations; movement, would be, reciprocal and not at states were not members of the was keeping guard, discovered the there is an Ypres League"; and many onésided Her who joined the Legion League. The provisions of the League cigarettes and preferred a charge against
would help the ex-service man who was to become really effective needed behind the own down and out, thank them the driving force of the educated he well if the meeting heard the amount The Rev. H. CLOUSTON FORRI: It might of philanthropic work done by the Legion The CraXEMAN: If any meinbar wants to know about the charities we have done.
of active service
the
of
others of the Kindian dan in kanamun den
It has been suggested that ex-servicemen are not sufficiently represented on the committee and that the cabaret dance we had was a mistake.As to representation, I would remind you that inambers 61 the elected in a hurry volunteered, individu committees, realising that they had been ally and collectively to reign, so, hon estly on cannot say it is our fault we are here nowe Hi there is any grievance you will have an opportunity the annnal, meeting next month of putting
Mr. Pollock consluded by urging the tobacco without a licence a moment's priblic opinion of the peoples cbndered not given the question of importing in explanation, said he had development of education in the absolute thought, Coonemic wastefulness of warfare and its fine of $25 whe Toleusteko even from the victory point
the secretary books are at his dispessof view. He laid stress, also on the but for chrious reasons we cannot pub interdependence of the nations, the need the names of the ladies and gentlemen we have had to help
internationally
Ano one desired to ruina_kry, vile matter the meeting concluded. -
for thin
wedd at foot of neat column.)
questions were asked At the conclusion
ddresa va
various
nd on the motion avata of thánky was. Pollock for his interesting
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