THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEINESDAY, NOVEMBER
"We Aim for The Practical
Abolition of Armaments
PREMIER VISUALISES DEMOCRACIES AND TOTALITARIANS WORKING HAND IN HAND
Full Report Of Fighting Speech
In
Commons
LONDON, NOV. 1.
SPEAKING ON THE INTERNATIONAL situation de- bate in the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain declared that the Leader of the Opposition took an necessarily pessimistic view of future British trade in China.
un-
The Premier announced that Air Raid Precautions were to be taken from the Home Office and would be put under the Lord Privy Seal, Sir John Anderson, who would, in effect, be Minister for Civilian Defence, though remaining Lord Privy Seal, and he would be a member of the committee for imperial defence.
Committees representing all departments affecting A.R.P., would be set up as part of the organisation of the committee for im- perial defence. There would be no compulsion as Government was satisfied that it was desirable and practicable to meet the needs of civilian defence voluntarily, suitably guided and organised.
There would be no Ministry ter said that there was no getting the fact that South- for Supply because that would away Fron dislocate industry unnecessarily market for German goods and was Eastern Europe provided a natural and with discrimination. The thus the sphere of predominantly Government was satisfied that Gerning influence. It is at least, he the method was to perfect und added turning to the Opposition, not accelerate the methods already of the traits of a Totaliturlan
State to befoul ils own pursued, and which already had He denied that the Munich agree-} received a very large measurement was a big defeat for England of success,
Fence, and for the cause of law and order, and condemned all state. persons
RE-ARMAMENT
one
and
i mnents made by Irrespondeusts lo
Undoubtedly there would be undi- home, and oven by
1211 parts of the world which they tions to the cost of armaments as
described their own country as being hitherto contemplated, but the review in a state of decadence. The Munich was not yet complete. Replying to agreement was neither a defent for Democracy, nor a set-back for the
that re-armament
But with peaceful intentions,
asive intentions
of a new era of peace in Europe.
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MR. NEVILLE
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CHAMBERLAIN, THE PRIME MINISTER
Arrangements For Armistice Day Observance At Statue Square Cenotaph
2,
1938.
BELOW is given the programme to be observed on Armistice Day at the local Cenotaph, the arrangements bring in the hands of cause of law and order; on the con-system of trade but wanted still to be Mr. Chamberlain sald he did not traty it was a step to bring about in the position to purchase raw ma- the military authorities. Attention is especially drawn to the know why any different standards ****. should be
be applied to Britain in that agreement between two Democ-terials in the world markets. There
A Ceremonial Parade in comments to be made by the Bandmaster, respect than to other countries. alic powers and two Totalitarian was no need for a trade war between paragraph regarding the allotment of space at the Law Courts.
noStates on a problem, the only alter Germany and Britain declared the
Bn. East the Prime Minister, and he repeated memoration of the Anniversary of 2nd
Surrey Regiment. categorically, that we have no
ive solution of which was recourse Kalust Ger-
his contention that an inprovement Armistice Day will be held at the Bands will rendezvous on the Con- the Queen's many or any oth
other nation. Our sole to force.
Germany Inude between
and Cenotaph, Statue Square, on Friday, naught Road, opposite Europe would have November 11.
Pier at 10.25 a.m. and will be in concern in to see that this country to be sure, added the Prime Minis and her imperial communications are the agreement which have not met
many things have resulted from South-eastern
definite advantages for British trade.
Representative Detachments from pusition by 10,45 a.m. facing South the Royal Navy, the Army, the Royal on the Stone Path immediately North be with the British approval. All that and but we shall not
THE CHINA SITUATION k relatively to others
that our could be done in Munich was to lay
Air Force, the Hongkong Naval of the Cenotaph. The pipes and Volunteer, Forec, the Hongkong drums of the 2nd Bn. Royal Scots will diplomacy cannot enter into diseas-
down the general guiding principles, Turning to situation in China, slons on an equal footing.
inds than leaving the details to be settled to Mr. Chamberlain said here too, Mr. Volunteer Defence Corps and various play a lament at the Cenotaph from
civil
On conclusion organizations are to be present 10.57 am, to 11 a.m. Commission which, Attlee had taken nothing further from our minds than
too pessimistic
at the ceremony.
of the Ceremony, bands will revert to enter a new armamenti race. If Intern veriod up to October 10. view of the future.
in the
the short
Without the
Units of the Garrison will
be to the command of their own Band- the Munich agreement is properly had to determine the territory which aid of big capital investments, China followed up, there lies he possibility) had been predominantly German in could not be developed into a real presented as follows:8th Ileavy masters.
Regiment, R.A., 5th Anti-Aircraft Druminers of the 1st Bn. The "Let there be no mistake in had been applied in the case of
1916. The year
same method
especially as large sums of Regiments, R.A., Fortress Royal En- Middlesex Regiment will sound the markel, of the
would be needed to
repair
pair gineers, Royal Corps of Signals, 2nd "Last Post" and "Rouse" from the polley. It is our firm determination
to the fact that a num- Saar. Owing to
of war. This capital that there shall be to sitting still and her of Czechs had been transplanted would not be found by Japan. Bn. Royal Scots, 1st Bn.
the dare ne
and
negi- Troops on parado with the Army waiting for peace to come. take active and pacific stupa tuwazi' into German territory since 1019, hence was the British view that Fusiliers, 2nd. nn East Lancashire; verandah of the Hongkong Club.
Seaforth Highlanders, Hongkong carry rifles. Flanders Poppies will we must not await was found inadvisable to recourse te although termination of the hostill-ment, 1st Bn. Middlesex Regiment, Is Representative Detachment tvili ne that end, and until a crisis becomes cute before the census figures drawn up sub-ties would find Japan holding a cer- Regiment. H.K.S.R.A.. Royal Army not be worn by troops on parade.
tain monopoly position in the Chinese Servier Corps, Royal Army Medical
A special Inunch to convey person- settling it. We should try to comatreenient to this date.
market, nevertheless the rebuilding Corps, loyal Army Ordnance Corps, net detail for parade at Murray Bar- the date
goodwill
fouri of the
After the Czech Government had of China could not be carried out Royal Army Pay Corps, 5/6th Ratpu- racks will leave the Public Pier. Munich Powers, and endeavour
10 nccepted the decisions of the Inter-without British old,
tana Rifles, 1st Bn. Kumaon Rifles, Kowloon at 9.50 am, and disembark restore European confiderave by the national Commission on October 13,
Hongkong Mule Corps, R.1.A.S.C., to personnel at Queen's Pier. removal of fears and suspicions.
there was no further need for holding In conclusion Mr. Chamberlain
Personnel
will
re-embark plebiscite.
dealt with the questions of national the number of 120. Mr. Chamberlain then replied to defence
Other representatives attending to Queen's Pier nt 12 noon under simí- and gave a short survey the arguments of the Opposition that of the measures adopted by the the number of 350 are:-Royal Navy tar arrangements.
Traffic Control will be arranged the Munich agreement has not been Government for improving civil air and Royal Marines, Hongkong Nava! carried out, as the inhabitants of defences.
Volunteer Force, Hongkong! Volunteer with the Civil Police by the D.A.P.II. the affected areas in Czecho-Slovakin
Defence Corps, Royal Air Force, A.D.M.S. will detail an Ambulance This tasks had now been entrusted Merchant Navy, British Legion, car and first aid detachment to be at were not given a chance to vote for to Sir John Anderson, Lord Privy Royal Artillery Association, Royal the junction of Connaught Road and one country or the other, by pointing Seal. A start would
forthwith be Artillery Association, Royal En Jackson Road (east of the road June- out that the German-Czech commade with compiling a compulsory gineers Old Comrades Association, tion) by 10.45 a.m. mission which had been formed to N
register but the Govern-1 Foreign Armies and Navics, Consular!
St. John
We must
SEE PAGE 2
Other references to yes- terday's important House
of Commons debate on the
international situation will be found on Page 2.
AIM AT ABOLITION
for this end,
"We must accustom ourselves
Surrey
15
al
From 10.45 am. until representa-
deal with this question, had not yet national sent in its report to the International ment, added the Prime Minister, lind Brigade, Boy Scouts Association. tive detachments have marched off
Commission.
THE LOAN TO CZECHO-
SLOVAKIA
from the
to cope with the maller. He hoped to that in time an international solution the idea that democracles and totnil would be found. As regards the home and
British guarantee
one
A.M.
Ambulance
choose, work together not merely for would not be clarified until a fast pacifie
of the minorities in Government. He woul drepeat that take position in the Cenotaph area:
possible to
no
8
with
no intention of introducing conterip Services,
after the Ceremony Is uver, tion in any form. The Government Officers, N.C.O's and men as above
whatsoever, except those also declined to create a muaillons will assemble at Murray Barracks
mentioned in instructions as attend- and Supply Ministry. He would re- Parude Ground by 10.20 am. The officially, will be allowed in the mind the House that the original parade will be mustered in column of Cenotaph Area. This
particu- applies With reference to the £10,000,000 rearmament programme had been toan to Czecho-Slovakin it, was drawn up to cover a period of four and will march to the cenotaph erly to Press and other photo- five by Queen's Road and Jackson Rodernphers. The Hon. Commissioner of primarily intended, declared the years, and they were now only in the On arrival at the Cenotaph, we tony Poilce is arranging for extra police
the Army "We aim at the limitation of arma-Prime Minister, for providing homes third year of this programme, At- Representative Detachment ments by agreement. We aim in the for the fugitives
eeded tention had now to be concentrated up in line in fours fucing North on to ensure against such intrusion. end, at the practical abolition of areas. The whole question of the on certain aspects of the programme. the North side. Omcers will then No movement can be allowed in the armaments. That is looking very far fugitives was an international pro-
take post, the Officer Commanding parade area after 10.45 a.m.
Wreath Bearers with their wreaths shead, but I shall not cease to work blem, since Britain alone is unable REARMAMENT AND PACIFISM
Parade in the Centre two paces in front of
wili report to the Garrison Adjutant the leading rank, Troops Doubts had been expressed
her will be in position at the Cenotaph try on the north side of the Law Courts abroad 08 to whether
at 10.45 am. They will there be 10.45 8.m for Czecho- British rearmament could be brought
into The
three groups tarians would not be opposed to one Slovakis, it was a problem which into
following numbers of officers marshalled harmony with the professed
follows: Wreath of varying ranks will be detalled twreaths from the Governor, the Naval
Bearers another, but that they can, if they
Intentions of the
Briti
C.-in-C., the G.O.C., the O.C., ILA.F.. Britain had no aggressive intentions Hongkong Infantry Brigade, 12 the Merchant Navy, the Chinese Com a settlement of differences after they settlement
Czecho-Slovakia had been reached.
cers:, Royal Artlilery, 12 Omcers; have arlsen, but that it is
The British Prime Minister in the against Germany or any other coun-
and operate a constructive programme
Navles and Armies; Wreath which will facilitate international ex-course of his merch strongly object try, and merely desired to safeguard Royal Engineers 3 Officers. Other munity the Foreign Consula
The Commandent, Hongkong Vo- representative detachment 40 Old Comrades Associations, Civilian Other Ranks under the command of Wreath Bearers. The statement signed by Ilerr
The Omelating Clergy and the Choir countries, he
declared, fitler and himself at Munich pro-an offer to be in position at the
Cenotaph by 10.45 .m., and also will take up their positions on the would be able to supply Germany vided the possibility for inaugurat- with foodstuffs, in exchange for industrial products. Britain has using a new eren of peace in European escort of Motor-cyclists to Hisuth and west respectively of the SHARP REPLY TO ATTLEE
The Commander by the Colonint Secretary. desire to exclude Germany from these was necessary to consolidate Ute Excellency dip Governor and Com-Cenotaph under the directions issued London, Nov. 1.
goodwill ulspinyed by the four mander-in-Chief.
The Governor is arriving at the of the Escort will report to the A.D.C.,
Chater and Jackson Powern which were Sharp words were used by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Cham-
Escort will attend His Excellency as Ronds at 10.54 m., where he is to The final aim of the British Gov- for as the junction of Des Vorux and met by the heads of the three berlain when replying in the House in trade interests of its own, and intended to maintain them, of Commons this afternoon to the whereby she was able to count in the
ernment was an improvement in the Jackson Roads.
Services. His Excellency then takes Opposition attacks on the day goodwill of these countries. For, which would best be attained by Scots, 2nd Bn., East Surrey Regl-the Cenotaph attended by the Senior Biandard of living of the nation The Bands of the 2nd Bn. Royal up his position on the south side of ment's foreign polley, particularly in although their natural market is
and ment, and lat Dn. Middlesex - Regi~| Naval, Military not complete all-round disarmament
Afr Force mainly in Germany, they dild respect to Czecho-Slovakia. In the course of his reply the Prime Minis- desire to be restricted to п
ment will be massed under arrango-I OMeers, and by the Executive and barter Trans-Ocean.
Foreign
changes in goods, and improve inter-jed to the altitude adopted by Mr. its communications within its Em-unlts will detail oficere as desired Bearers of the Royal Navy; Army. national relallons for the good of all. Attlee, Leader of the Opposition, in pire, and to be on parity with the Junteer Defence Corps, will detall Royal Air Force, British Legion and
that is sometimes called a policy /altempting to make the House believe other countries in diplomatie nego- of appeasement. That is the policy at Germany has sinister intentions tiations,
in South-Eastern Europe.
to devote itself."
to which this Government Intenda whole-heartedly Reuter.
Those
countries.
of
*
To be sure Britain has there cer-Munich agreement signatories to the Government House, at 10.45 am. The road junction.
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The time will be taken from a time Legislative Councils, the Judges and Senior Members of the Government, ball which will be dropped at 10.30 On conclusion of the National a.m. by one of H.M. ships secured Anthem, the wreath bearers of the to Ng a Naval Buoy, just north of drst group will be moved to the the north end of Murray Road.
The space on the ground floor of southern approach to the Cenotaph. The A.D.C. to the Governor takes the Law Courts under the north over His Excellency's wreath and verandali, and including the paye- it to him to place at the ment will be reserved for those who hands it Cenotaph.
or who had relatives who Fook part, The wreath bearers of the other took part In the Great War, but who two will remain on the path west of unable to participate ta
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the the Cenotaph until after the de-Ceremony from the Hongkong Club. parture of His Excellener the Admission will be by 'Ückat. Ap- Governor and Commander-in-Chief. pileations should be made to the Any individual placing a wreath at DAAG., China Command by th the Cenotaph will approach and leaye November, 1938. Members of the the Cenotaph by way of the western Services and the Police should apply, path.
through Commanding Offbury.