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LORD BYNG.
QUESTIONS ON POLICE APPOINTMENT.
HOME SECRETARY'S DE- FENCE.
QUALIFICATIONS THAT OUTWEIGH AGE.
There were angry scenes in the House of Commons when a series of questions was asked about the appointment of Viscount Byng of Vimy as Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police in place of Sir William Horwood.
In originally announcing the change the Home Secretary, Sir W. Joynson Hicks, said that Sir William Horwood is retiring at the age of 60 mentioned in his original appointment, and that Lord Byng will be 6 when he sue ceeds him in the late auturan.
The Home Secretary again em- phasised the need for the appoist ment of a man of great qualifica anything wrong at Scotland Yard. tions, but denied that there was He declared that Lord Byng "has qualifications that outweigh aar disadvantages auch as advancing years.
MR. LANSBURY.
SHAKES HIS FIST.
Horse or COMMONS. Sir William Joynson-Hicks up peared to members to be placing himself in a difficult position in answering questions in the House by attempting to prove two con- trary propositions:
That the need exists at Scot- land Yard for the appointment of a chief with unusual qualified
tions, and..
That there is nothing wrong with the present administration of the Metropolitan police. Under the stress of a protracted cross-examination in the form of
The King and Queen, whose daily appearance in news reels in Great Britain's 3,000 odd picture theatres familiarises the whole population with their many activities, will be seen taking the leading parts" in a film prepared as the official re-supplementary questions he assert word of the British Industries Fair it was the apparent impossibility ed these defences alternately, and at the White City at Shepherd's of reconciling them that exasperat Bush, W., last February.
ed the House.
The picture is being shown privately in London next week, and copies are being despatched to officers of the Department of Over seas Trade throughout the world.
Arrangements have already been made in many cases for the picture to be shown in the ordinary cinema programmes, or to illustrate talks on British trade.
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A film, much of which is being photographed through a glass tank filled with oil from the bottom of which artificially pumped ait bubbles constantly rise, is being made in Hollywood by Lucien Hubbard, who directed "Wings" It is "The Mysterious Island" of Jules Verne, with additions from his "Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea,”
Three questions on the subject the name of Mr. Lansbury (Soc., appeared on the Order Paper in
Poplar). It was noticeable that the Socialist leader, Mr. Ranway MacDonald, took no part in the proceedings.
He has admitted that Lord to him before it was made public, Byng's appointment was submitted
but has declined to admit what were his comments upon it.
Age Limit Of TO.
The honourable gentleman and I have worked together for many. Fears," said the Home Secretary, **and I am not complaining."
Why did you anser shouted Mr. Lansbury, leaning forward, dushed with anger.
The Home Secretary: I did not I think he is far too sen-
sneer.
sitive.
You
talked
Mr. Lansbury: about self-appointed tasks,
The Home Secretary: I am as- tonished at the hon. member's lack of a sense of humour.
Home
The Best Man." Secretary aware that two days ago
Mr Lansbury: Is the be told the House that there were exceptional circumstances which Decessitated the appointment of is no person in the service of the Lord Byng? Why is it that there Metropolitan Police that could be promoted to this position without bringing in 4 gentleman of this
age
Metropolitan
The Home Secretary: In the many big officers carrying out Police there are their duties satisfactorily, but it may well be, and it is my view, years and worked with those cin having been responsible for 3 cers, that none of them was the
of sonie
right man to appoint to the con- volving, as it does, the safety and trol of a force of 20,000 men, in- happiness of 11 city 8,500,000 people. I should need a man with great I felt in a sense
qualifications, A mia of great ability and great character.
Commander Kenworthy (Sce., Hull) That is another reflection on the police. What is behind this?
The Home Secretary While I make no reflection of any kind on any of those" officers of the Metro- poiitan Police who are carrying out their duties, admirably, I feel that Lord Byng is the best man for the job.
Socialists.
Worse and worse," shouted the began to refer to the recent report When Mr. Lansbury by Sir William Horwood on the Speaker again rose, with the ap- condition of the police force, the parent ictention of reminding him that this did not arise on the original question.
down again. Ministerialists yelled
Mr. Lansbury was slow to sit
cheered. There were yella of Bit "Order "";
Socialists counter- down Get out "Go on!" and another two, minutes of up-
roar,
Trouble Denied,
Mr. Jack Hayes (Soc., Liver- pool), was the next inquisitor. Mr. Hayes was at one time a sergeant in the Metropolitan Police, but left the force in consequence of his which led to the appointment of netion during the police strike,
Sir Nevil Macready sa Chief Com- missioner,
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His question reminded the House The first question as to the of this What
"the very salary of Lord Byng, his tenure of stern call of duty" to Lord Byng! any--Sir W. Joynson-Hicka an-pointment of a new Chief Commis office, and the pension proposed, if he asked. Seeing that on every ap
awered clearly.
sioner the suggestion Was made
No definite period of office had clearing up a mess, what was the The salary will be £3,000 a year. that it was for the purpose of been fixed, but, as the law stands, nature of the trouble that prompt the Chief Commisioner could noted the appointment of Lord Byng↑ retain office after he reached the
age of 70.
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The law also provided that Lord Byng on his retirement could only ed by the Home Secretary with the obtain a pension specially sanction-
approval of the Treasury,
the
"I have never said there was any question of clearing a mess," replied the Home Secretary, with an air of surprize.
that in using the phrase, "A stern The Home Secretary explained call to duty," he had had in mind the thought that Lord Byng, with his record, might well feel that he was not called on to undertake any more work.
ejaculated Mr. Jack Jones (Soc, "You are in mess now,"
More than £100,000 had already
Mr. Lansbury next inquired
Silvertown), who in a previous in tervention had suggested that the "what special conditions prevail Metropolitan Police should in been spent 18 months ago in secur- at the headquarters of the Metro future be officially styled ng four reels of underseas photo-politan Police" which, in
"The graphy in colour, taken in Tahiti. judgment of the Home Secretary, „Byng Boys' Association." A typhoon wrecked the submarine Tord Byng. It was the reply to necessitated the appointment of diving and photographic apparatus, this question which provoked to the built scenes, and even the much disturbance.
Sir W Johnson-Hicks said: specially equipped ship used for the When a post of this importance work, and the four reels saved from becomes vacant it is usual and pro- the wreckage were laid aside in theper for the Minister responsible to
Mr. Hayes: What are the condi- valuts of Metro-Goldwyn's Holly-choice, with a view to finding the quire special qualifications not survey the whole available field of tions at Scotland Yard which re- wood studios.
Now it has been decided to con suited by ability, experience, and Police?
man who, in his judgment, is best possessed by the Metropolitan tinue, in Hollywood, and to spend personal qualifications to under. another £100,000 on bailding minia- take it. ture models to complete the picture That is exactly what I have on dry land by photographing done in this instance. through the gil tank so as to give cries of "Oh! "Oh!"'). In my the illusion of submarine scenes. judgment Lord Byng poвSCARES An Englishman, Mr. J. Basevi, qualifications which outweigh any
-
(Socialist
acknowledged to be cleverest at this disadvantages such as advancing
kind of trick film production in all years. California, is superintending these; operations.
He is younger than many gentlemen known to us who stil apply themselves with unabated vigour to their self-appointed tasks."
Midget actors drawn from travell ing circuses, ranging in height from Sft. ain. to. 4ft., are playing the parts of weird submarine creatures, clad in costumes of shimmering scales, with dolphin-like heads and Lansbury immediately took to him: fishy eyes that gleam uncannily. sell. He is 69 years old, and the
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Speaker Intervenes. The innuendoes, in this
reference to" a
Mr.
"self-appointed task" might be an allusion to the fact that Mr. Lansbury was in- quisitive while Mr. MacDonald
Adolphe Menjou's next picture is to be called "a night of 3ystery," and is based on a stage play by Victoria Sadore. The scene was silent.
is laid in Paris and most of the He jumped to his feet in a tower-
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interest centers round the love story ing rage, leaned across the table, of Menjou as the dashing Captain and almost shook his fist in the Ferreol of the Chasseurs d'Afrique, face of the Home Becretary. Amid and Gibberte Boismartel the wife raging storm of shouts from the judge. Evelyn Brent will Socialists behind him, only a few play Gilberte and Nera Lane also of his words were distinguishable. has an important rôle,
One phrase heard was: "When you have done as much as I have" and another: "He is beneath con tempt; that is what I say.”
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King Tut is a mongrel. No one could trace bis ancestry, but he is
Mr. Lansbury continued to stand one of the cleverest animal per- and shout for some moments after formers in Hollywood. Ebenezer the Speaker rose to restore order. Henry bought him as a puppy for The Conservatives added to the din 50 cents, and has trained him until by erics of **Order Order !” now that he is three years old he which eventually reminded Mr. is the most sought after dog in the Lansbury of his lack of decorum, film colony. He plays a big part in and he sat down, atil! 'gesticulat Harold Lloyd's picture "Speedy."ing.
There was no answer to this, and further supplementary questions were forbidden by the Speaker.
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