THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 25, 1941.
MARTIAL LAW READY---IF
1
Martial law may be necessary in Britain if the Germans land a big inva- sion force. In high mili-| tary circles no doubt exists that Hitler will even yet try to carry out his threat to invade Britain.
Civil Defence Commissioners in all areas have recently perfected their plans to carry out the sec- tional government of the country in the unlikely event of districts being entirely cut off from central Government in London.
the
Militery authorities are equally rendy to put martial law into operation if the situation becomes so serious that civil administra- Lion must necessarily give way to swift tactical action in the na- tional interests.
stated
now
Whatever happens, it can be
that the civil au - thorities and the Army aro ready.
"The time may come when we shall have to have martial law in certain
"Lieutenant-Gen- areas. eral Sir Ronald F. Adam, Com- mander-in-Chief, Northern Com- mand, told a reporter.
"That would mean a soldier in Supreme command in ease of the ! civit
mdministration breaking
down.
"But all soldiers hate martial law."
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RADIO R.A.F. HAS
12.15 p.m.-Short Service of Interces-
Blon.
12.30 p.m.-Charlle Kunz at the Plano.
Charlic Kunz Plàno Medley No, R. 20,
Intro: Robins and Roses; Laughing Irish Eyes: A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody.
The
Kunz Revivals No. 13. Intro: When
1 grow too old to dream: Bridal Waltz: One Night of Love; My dance: In the merry month of May: The girl with the dreamy
eyes.
Blue Sparks; My South Sea Sweet heart. Masters' Hawaiian Stect Guitar & Banjo). Aloha Beloved (Canfield & Others); Mauna Loa (Dale)....Kanus & Lula (Hawaiian Novelty)
OWL'S
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