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April 27, 1939.
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Mr. Chamberlain Explains
WAR WOULD BE A MATTER OF HOURS
LONDON, Apr. 27. A CROWDED HOUSE last night heard the Premier, Mr. Neville Cham- berlain, explain the decision of the Government to intro- duce conscription in the
United Kingdom.
Broadly speaking, said Mr. Chamberlain mobilisation-whe- ther complete or partial-could take place in the United King- dom only after the issue of a Proclamation,
The Proclamation differed in the case of each Service, and would have to declare that a State of Emergency existed.
The original motives for such Pro- clamations, doubtless, were that they could be Issued when the outbreak of war appeared imminent.
THE WORLD'S ARMIES
It is estimated that there are well over 12,000,000 men under arms in Europe.
Here are the entininted totals of the standing armiles of the major Powers:
Under
Army
Arms Reserves
Great!
Britain Franco Germany
375,000*
450,000
700,000
0,000,000
1,000,000
5,000,000
500,000
1,300,000 1,500,000
0,500,000 8,000,000 3,000,000
Italy Russia Japan United
States 175,000 300,000 *Does not Include those who will be called up for training under the new Conscription
measure.
individual wealth should be ap- propriately curtailed to the benefit of the State."
These proposals for marshalling Britain's defences, said Mr. Cham- berlain, were designed with a single object, namely to render Britain able to carry out Its engagements in the belief that in that way the peace of Europe could be best secured.
Solemn Pledge Broken
Loud opposition cheers greeted Mr. Clement Attlee when he asked whether Mr. Chamberlain was aware that the Government's decision broke
re- nly given and Affirmed only four weeks ago.
pledge solemnly
Mr. Attlee continued: "So far from strengthening the country, il will sow seeds of division In the ranks, and will meet with strenuous opposition (further loud Opposition cheers, and cries of "Resign").
Conscienco Clear
Mr. Chamberlain replying said: "My own conscience is perfectly cleay (cheers, and counter-cheers), and I believe that when the people Have' considered the circumstances In which we live, they will agree that they cannot be described as 'peace-time circumstances," Replying to further questions from
Shock To Confidence
"This w entail on the part of] But in recent times, war might not appear to be imminent, and yet gen- territorials who are called up greater cral conditions might be so uncertain and more prolonged sacrifice than that it was desirable to take certain anticipated when they enrolled. The precautions without the publicity and Government has come to the con- shock to public confidence which clusion that to meet these new and would be caused by the issue of Pro-exceptional conditions, some measure Mr. Attlee, Mr. Chamberlain indica- clamations.
of compulsory military training forted that the House would be given Accordingly, the Government had the time being has become necessary, an opportunity to debate the subject decided at once to Introduce a bill
"I say for the time being, be- entitled the "Reserve and Auxiliary Forces Bill," which would simplify cause I wish to emphasise that the the procedure, and enable the Gov. Government's proposals, which will ernment, by an order in council, 10 be embodied in a second bill entitled authoriss the various service de- the "Military Training Bill," will be partments to call up any class or of a temporary character." description of reserve and auxiliary
forces.
The bill would be temporary In character, and he hoped It would be passed without delay, in order that the Government might be empowered to nct under it at once,
Every country in Europe had powers which the Government sought under the bill, and practically every- one avalled himself of it at one time or another to effect partial mobilisa». tion.
The Government had given con- sideration also to new Hobilities
Temporary Measure
The Military Training Bill would which, with the approval of all quar-be introduced next week. ters of the House, they had incurred
Explaining further steps to limit
lo-morrow.
assured
Reuter.
Events Move Quickly
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ton is reserved.
PARIS
These are some of the re-
British conscription is accepted as actions to the announcement of M. Daladier's greatest diplomatiz the introduction of Conscription triumph, and has been acclaimed with wlidest joy throughout France as "the in the United Kingdom.
only real message to give Hitler." WASHINGTON
Comment on British coacgription is reserved and will probably be largely withheld until it is seen how the British electorate and the dominions
react,
For the past month M. Daladier has
insisted that Britain introduce co- scription and shoulder responsibility, with France and Britain having Joint potential army strength 10,000,000 men.-United Press.
of
Mr. Chamberlain's justification for "A very great event" says the Introducing conscription in peace- "Journal Des Debals," which phrase time on the grounds that the present is typical of the manner in which is not peace-time, will doubtless be Mr. Chamberlain's announcement of weighed against the efforts he has conscription has been received made to ensure equal socrifice by all throughout France. classes.
"Le Temps" says that to-day's de- The American press has lately cision and yesterday's budget speech stressed alleged British profiteering in mean that "Britain is throwing into ro-armament and A.R.P., and Con- the balance the whole weight of her fress is at present strongly gripped by moral and material strength in order various measures "to take the prot to face the situation, and from war by the conscript of capital
of war.
as well as man-power In the event It is widely presumed that Britans will demand similar measures in the interests of equality--Reuter. BERLIN
con"
Film Star Due In Hongkong
GENEVIEVE TOBIN
PARAMOUNT'S famous Genevieve star,
national and international duty." nationisy to acquit herself of a movie
The poper ads that Germany w Tobin, is arriving in Hong- make a gave error if she regards kong by British couscription as a provocation Pacific liner Empress of the Canadian slace Germany re-established gen eral service in violation of the spirit Japan on May 5, jand letter of treaties.-Reuter,
ROME
Condescension and slight ridicule features the German Press reaction to the British conscription measure
Britain's decision on conscription The "Nacht au Gabe" banners the has deeply Impressed the Italians."
She is on her honeymoon.
Miss Tobin was married in Hollywood recently to her
headlines: "New Foreign Political Bluft
by Britain-Chamberlain's dicates that Britain la prepared to Laughable Mennee-Limited Con-stand Arm rather than make further Keighley. scription announced in Britain."- United Press.
It is admitted here that it in-movie director, Mr. William
that
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German Troops In March Past
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couplo
alsembarking from the Empress of Japan.is Hongkong and will stay for one night at the Repulse Bay Hotel They will leave Hongkong on May 6 by Air France plane for Saigon.
Sino-American Institute For H.K.
Asked by Sir Archibald Sinclair for an explanation why there were no consultations with the Opposition. or with representative of organised labour before the pledge was revised,
(concessions. Mr. Chamberlain indicated that if not abandoned, Mr. Chamberlain
LONDON, Apr. 26.
The newspapers attributed Sir Archibald that if they the powers given by die bills did not consuli him, this was not
The introduction MR. CHAMBERLAIN is being military service in Britain forms the in an attempt to give the impression of compulsory scription to constant French pressure, would last for three years, but
by his these could be brought to an end with any intention of discourtesy or
Conservative subject of lengthy articles in Berlin's that the British Government's action these could be brought in a crneglect, but because events moved advisers to make conscription an papers,
is highly unpopular with the British cumstances permit. On the other quickly these days.
In their opinion, many things had immediate general election issue. The papers express the opinion masses. United Press. hand, they could be extended
It is believed by this section inspired by two motives, namely in to be considered, and there was not
the measure has been mainly after three years for a year at time to do more than consult Mr. of political opinion that under the hope of bringing pressure time, but only after an affirmative Attlee this morning.
as well resolution had been. passed by
present conditions, compulsory bear on Berlin in view of Herr members of the Trades Counelmilitary service would make an Hiller's forthcoming speech, and in both Houses,
order to make an impression on the excellent issue.
smaller States. Reports from Conservative Party
The
"Nachtausgabe" observes that
Burgos, Apr. 20. organisations throughout the country the German nation is less impressed state that the negative attitude of the by the latest diplomatic and military composed of Germans who fought on Cultural Relation is erganising a Members of the Condor Legion, The Chinese-American Institute of in Europe within the last month, and profits on re-armament, Mr. Cham- the menns at their disposal to dis-berlain said that the departments had
Trade Unions leaders and the Parliamentary leaders of the Labour measures of the "encircling Powers"the Nationalist side, were received by branch in Hongkong. charge them effectively.
already exercised the greatest pos-
Party does not reflect the opinion of which the democratic nations accept day.
than by the Mr. Chamberlain added: "I need, sible care in fixing prices to ensure
lightheartedness with
Wan|the military Governor of Vittoria to- Labour throughout the country, and the sacrifices imposed on them
from Dr. H. H. Kung, perhaps, hardly repeat that the object that
that only a reasonable proft be
by the "After the march past, the Governor president of the Executive Yuon and of the assurances we have alven to made, but experience showed the On May 1 the Government will that Mr. Chamberlain could count
war psychesis of their governments. declared that memorial for the concurrently President of the Institute, certain countries, as well
of providing for all possible renew its anti-cholera campaign' upon an overwhelming victory. conversations now proceeding with
The paper affirms that Germany Condor legionnaires killed in the fight received here by Dr. C. T. Wang, Mr. highly successful
Capitalising Position
will unflinchingly pursue a "polley for National Spain would be erected Y. M. Chien, and Mr. P. K. Chu, other governments, is not to woge
The Prime Minister himself does of securing her indispensable living near Vittoria-Trans-Ocean.
expresses hearty approval: The war, but to prevent it.
The decision is partly the result not seem to be inclined to capitalise space." without regard to the
brüinch Institute,will convene its Arst of the report, received yesterday, of the position politically, but informed
meeting of the promoters next week, the discovery of one imported case circles intimate that should the of cholera at Maeno, Indicating that Opposllion persist in treating the there are possibilities of a further problem as a purely political ques- "I wish to make it clear that in outbreaks in South China this year tion, the Premier might easily change the opinion of His Majesty's with the coming of summer weather. his attitude-Trans-Ocean. Government, when this country is
As last year, anti-cholera innoculo- Resolution For Commons engaged in a major war, it is not tion will be provided at hospitals the time when individuals should and various centres, but all those be increasing their fortunes out of who and it possible to do so are conditions which war ercated," the urged to obtain such treatment from Premler saldi amidst cheers, " 14 private practitioners In order to therefore our intention. If war relleve pressure of works at the public breaks out, to enact legislation Im-centres. posing special penaltics
Impress World
as the dimcncies beforehand, and it was) which proved so
*Bearing this object in mind, we cannot but be impressed with the view shared by the other democratic countries, especially by our friends in Europe, that despite the immense effort already made by re-armament. nothing would so impress the world with the determination of this country to offer firm resistance nny attempt at general domination, as its acceptance of the principle of com- pulsory military service, which is n universal rule on the Continent.
to
"There is an obvious weakness in the voluntary system which allows one man to devote himself to pleasure or gain, while his neighbour devotes himself to train-
and readiness for war.
Ing
"It
Je generally understood and nccepted that in time of war, mill- tary service should be compulsory from the outset,
necessary
"Hitherto, it has not been thought|
to introduze such measure in peace-lime, and I renew- ed the pledge given by Lord Baldwin that compulsory service would not be introduced during the life of this Parliament in peace-time.
War Matter Of Hours
felt that a definite limitation to pro-last year, fils was the only method of achieving the desired object with certainty.
Arms Racketeers
Australia And
Dobate
LONDON, Apr. 20. The lext of the motion which Mr. Neville Chamberlain will present to the House of Commons on Thursday, which will open the debate on con
That this House approves
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FOUND IN GARDEN
THEOSOPHISTS MEET
Professor
A telegram
von Relcheman will speak to-night at 6 p.m. on "Philo- WASHINGTON, Apr. 26,-Pre- Early Morning Intrudersophy Applied to the Problems of sident Roosevelt has asked Congress Daily Life" at the Lodge room of to appropriate $32,000,000 to enable the local Theosophical Society (10, work to be started on the chain of Chater Road). The lecture is free naval bases provided for in the $60,- and nil interested are welcome. 600,000 naval air baso bill-Reuter,
Caught in Homuntin
A
At 3.m. yesterday Mr. P. Yvanovitch, of Soures Avenue, Ho- muntin, woke his sons and a nephew, and together they chased a man who had been loitering in the garden. As on pro- As the result of the public's co-scription, is as follows:
a result, Leung Wah, 30, was arrest- Steering, and providing that any operation Inst year there was a
theed. Increases in profit, or increases in remarkable reduction in the number proposals of the Government Yesterday Leung appeared before of cholern fatalities compared to the introduce, as acon as possible, Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowloon Magic- number during 1937, despite the large system of compulsory military train tracy charged with feltering and was
the Ing a increase in population during
as announced on April 20.
sentenced to three months' hard la- latter year.
"It regards such a system as ne-bour. He had two previous convie- The same co-operation is urgently cessary for the security of the nation, tons for larceny, and one for breach requested by the Medical Depart- and for the fulfilment, of recent of the Deportation Ordinance. ment this year, not only in the undertakings to certain countries in Mr. Yvanoviteli said his wife saw mntler of obinining innaculations, but also in
windows in the the Gov care in connection with foodstuffs this proposal legislative powers for
also charged with which will help to reduce the num- the purpose of limiting the profits breach of the Deportation Ordinance ber of cases in the Colony.
of firme which are primarily engaged and was sentenced to nine months' in the production of armaments, and hard labour on this count. He was also assurances that in time of war, expelled for 10 years in August 1829. ateps will be taken to punish pro- ateering, and to prevent an increase of private wealth through conditions Increated by wor.Trans-Ocean.
Labour Amendmont
LONDON, Apr. 20. The Parliamentary Labour Party,
The Pacific
Seeks Common
Defence Policy
CANBERRA, Apr. 26. OUTLINING the Australian
"We are not at war now, but Mr. Menzies, the new Premier,
anti-cholera Europe,vernment associates with kitchen and servants' quarters.
SCHOOL'S CONCERT
Government's defence policy. Combined Programme
Aid of Diocese
Talent from four Hongkong schools
when every country is straining all said that while the Conimon-
Leung was
ARRIVE BY AIR
veryone knows that if war is to hor defence policy must have ahl St. Paul's Girls' College yesterday, down the following agent to Tutullo which sit present is the only
Whilst
New Captain and Reliefs For. American Gunboat its resources to be ready for war wealth must stand or fall with
Chungking. Apr. 26. when confidence in the maintenance
The captaincy of the small but of peace has been undermined, and other countries of the Empire, was combined in a concert at the after a special meeting in the House
of Commons to-day, decided to put efficient United States gunboat come we might pass into il la a
In aid of the-Diocese of South China.
The well-known play..
the "The Pre- Government's motion.
war vessel behind the matter, not of werks, but of heurs, a basis the primary risk and
the Paciflcivious Night," which was presented how can we pretend that this is responsibilities in
lo provide for the morrow by Lieut. Comdr, Bradford peaco-stme in any sense in which borne by Australia and New by the St Four's Girls Collegeschied censary prepared to inke, alt ae-Chinese lines, will be taken over to this year, was the main item on the safety of the nation and the fulfi- Bartlett, who replaces Lieut. B. F.
Brandt. "Under the bill it will be necessary findful of it, I look forward to the niso provided the large audience ment, in bread of their pledges, papies by 33 seamen who will re-
programme. Songs and top dancing ment of its international cut-Comdr.
this House regrets that the
Bartlett, accom- so call up carlain territorial and a day when we shall have a concert of with good entertainment. number of regular personnel to Pacific Powers in the Pacifle In both
The
Achools represented were should abandon the voluntary prin- llave the crew of their tour of duty reinforce air system of anti-aircraft senses of the word. This means in St. Paul's Girls' College, St. clple, which his not failed to provide on the Yangtso patrol, orrived from defence titourholit the period of creased diplomatie relations with the Stephen's Girls' College, Diocesan the man-power needed for defence." Kunming on Sunday by nir follow- uneasiness. This period may last for United States, China, Japan, and Use Boys' School” and the Heep Yun The Opposition Liberals tabled a Ingh Journey through Indo-China a considerable time yet.
Netherland East Indies."Reuter,
similar amendment-Reuter
from Haiphong-United Press,
the lerra can be fairly used?
Zealand.
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