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THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 25, 1939,
Civilian Defence Army
2,000,000 To
DETAILS OF SERVICE IN NEW HANDBOOK
London, To-day.
The first enrolment list for voluntary service offi- cially issued last evening with the handbook for voluntary service, envisages a Civilian De- fence Army, 1,200,000 strong and a reserve of 600,000 men.
Army Of
Be Enrolled
MANCHUKUO CONSULATE
IN HAMBURG
Berlin, To-day. Manchukuo has established.
a Consulate-General at Ham-
burg, which will be compet-
ent for the entire Reich. Reuter.
The reserved schedule comprises between six and
seven million men between the ages of 18 and so that others cannot be tempted to 64, of whom less than half, namely, about three thoughts of aggression against us." million men, are above the age of 45.
TWO FORMS
The Guide contains two applicá-|
DAILY EXPRESS
STILL URGES COMPULSION
London, To-day.
The appeal in the interest of National service, is favourably commented upon by all papers this morning with the exception of the "Daily Express," which de- mands the introduction of obli-. gatory service.
Taking exception to Mr. Cham- berlain's assertion that compulsory service would not be democratic, the
paper ask whether France should be struck from the list of the democracies because she has compulsory military service.
The "Daily Mail" suggests that
of
The difference between the entire number to
be enrolled and the new recruits envisaged in tion forms in which intending help- the Secretary of State for War, Mr. the appeal just launched is explained by the name, age and address, the service State for Air, Sir Kingsley Wood
ers are asked to give particulars of Hore-Belisha, the Secretary fact that some part of the volunteers in ques- they desire to enter, and present and the Minister for Civil Defence, tion have already joined the scheme in one way of business or employers.
occupation and name and address should provide a good example by or other,
volunteering themselves..
On this information the Minis- "The Times" welcomes the sup- try of Labour will decide in what port given officially by the Labour The plan contemplates as its main - All superior authorities are amal-capacity the applicant may enrol Party to the plan.-Trans-Ocean. aims, the filling up of the gaps ex-gamated into a central co-ordinat- or whether his or her services can- isting in the military or civil de-ing committee. The Ministry of not be utilised. fence forces, protection of vital Labour will, as well, organise a The Guide gives details of A.R.P. industries and public works. in central office for persons of both work. Building trade workers be time of war and the prevention of sexes whose professional scientific tween the ages of 25 and 50 are re- the recruitment of such persons or technical qualifications equips quired for A.R.P. rescue and de- whose retention in industry is of them to discharge special tasks.|molition parties which will remove importance. in the interests of This office will work together with casualties from damaged buildings, economic activity.
the universities, professional ana clear up the debris and keep the scientific bodies.
streets clear for the fire engines,
The handbook contains in the fly leaf an autographed facsimile of the appeal of the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, to enlist for Voluntary National Service,
For individual branches of ser- vice, rates of renumeration have been fixed. The handbook also states that the Police War Reserve will not be treated as Special Con- The appeal states that it is the stabulary but in an emergency will wish of all Englishmen to live at form a special group under their peace with their neighbours. But own commander.--Trans-Ocean. in order to assure peace it is ne- cessary to be strong. The country needs the service of every indivi- dual and assumes that everyone, will be eager to do his share.
20,000,000 COPIES
WOMEN'S CHOICE
Women are given the choice of a dozen jobs, ranging from air raid wardens to nurses.
END OF SPAIN EMBARGO DEMANDED
London, To-day, The Prime Minister, who - Was accompanied by the Foreign Secre- It is stated that the Government's tary, received, last evening a de- plan for evacuation of children to putation from the National Coun- safer areas would make an unpre-cil of Labour, consisting of Mr. cedented call on women's services. Attlee, Chairman of the Parlia- In the event of war a uniformed mentary Labour Party and Leader women's land army would be or- of the Opposition, Mr. Hugh Dal- London, To-day.
ganised ready to do farm work in ton, representing the Labour Party, Full details of how millions of any part of the country.
and Mr. J. Hallsworth, Chairman men and women in every part of Firstly about 1,500 women
of the Trades Union Congress. The handbook it is stated is is- the Kingdom can help the Govern-wanted to replace men in naval es should be taken by the Government The deputation-asked that action sued to show the way. Everyone ment's great voluntary National tablishments on secretarial and is asked to read it through care- Service scheme,
to remove the embargo on arms to ` were published clerical work. fully and then to decide in
Wireless. the Spanish Government.-British way each can best help.
are
what yesterday when distribution began Special arrangements are being of 20,000,000 copies of the Nation-made to register doctors willing al Service Guide.
to join medical services in war.
2,000,000 WANTED
The Minister for Civil, Defence, Broad objects of the scheme are, Sir John Anderson, contributes a Firstly, to fill the vacancies ex preface. Thereupon follows a Tu-listing in various branches of mili cid table of contents together with tary and civil defence, and
The Ministry of Labour is es- directions for using the book. The Secondly, to safeguard essential tablishing a bureau to employ men book is, broadly speaking, divided industries and services in wartime and women with professional, into two parts, namely, the first and therefore avoid the recruitment scientific and technical qualifica- part for such persons as have had of persons who in the public inter- tions. no particular preliminary training est should retain their occupations in time of peace and the second in wartime. part for such as have undergone The Prime Minister, a facsimile some kind of training. With each of whose handwriting is reproduc- copy of the book is found an entry ed, opens the handbook with a call form
to national service.
TO PEACE NOT TO WAR
"The call is to
Nearly 2,000,000 men will be re- quired, of whom 1,200,000 will be for the first line and 600,000 for the reserves.
Volunteers already number 1,200,000, but there are still many shortages in essential services.→ Reuter.
BIRTHDAY OF EX-KAISER
Amsterdam, To-day. General Field-Marshal von Mac kensen, accompanied by Lieutenant- Colonel von Luetzow, arrived yes terday morning in full uniform at Doorn for the celebration of
the liam II on January 27. 80th birthday of ex-Emperor Wil-
About 50 old villagers assembled yesterday in front of Doorn House `and were greeted by the ex-Emperor
THEFT CHARGE and his wife, who gave them par
i
Was
cela and distributed among them a pile of firewood dawn and chop
From the contents, it is evident that already 202 committees for voluntary service have been form- These sentiments are echoed by ed, of which 107 are in cities and Sir John Anderson, the Lord Privy municipalities and 95 in counties. Seal and Minister for Civilian De- In the administrative district of fence, who in a foreword writes: Leung Wai, 18, office boy, Greater London, the Lord Mayor has been appointed Chairman
thought of agrest this morning, with stealing $47 | Trans-Ocean. local committee,
gression; our one wish is to live at from the China Motor Bus Com- peace with all peoples. *Individual- committees do not "But if this wish is to be fulfil function as recruiting authorities ed, we must be up and doing. We but it lios within the scope of their must make ourselves strong so that "activities to support the recruiting our influence for peace may be real,
by propaganda.
and we must make ourselves safe
of war. We have nice and not to charged before Mr, R. A. D. For pod by the Emperor himself.-
pany.
Defendant; who is employed by the Company, pleaded not guilty and was remanded.
Sergeant MacKay is in charge of
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A fine of $15 was imposed on Chân Kui, of the Yee Sang firm, No. 9 Wing Sing Street, by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest this morning, for giving an unstamped receipt for 847.60
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