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PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 23rd. 1977

SCHOOLBOYS AND THE LAND.

The following article is from the pen of the Headmaster of one of the bigat Famous of Britain's Public Schouls.]

M. RIBOT.

CHARACTER SKETCH OF THE FRENCH PREMIER.

(BY JACQUES D'UEVILLE]

OPENING OF THEREICHSRATII

THE EMPEROR'S VAGUE PROMISES. CONSTITUTIONAL GATH DEFERRED. A Vienna telegram gives the following us

with the old allied German Empire and the allies our just cause has won during this war, we shall remain ready to ens force, if necessary by arms, the good ent of the war which we would like to be able 10 attribute to the victory of reason.". the long duration of the war imposen I deplore the increasing sacrifices which

The Blairtage of labour on the land was one of the earliest difficulties created by the War and was, at once recognised by

M. Ribot, the new Premier of count of the Emperor Charles speech from Public Schools. At first sight the ques- France," a member of the French the Throne at the solemn opening of the upon our population. I deplore the blond Reichsrath. After first making an affec brave oitizens, and all she distress and my brave entdiers, the privations oË tion how the boys could help to meet it Academy, is by no means unknown to tionato reference to the memory of the late hardship which are heroically endured ecemod easy enough to answer Here, at England. Placed since the outbreak of Emperor Francis Joseph, he said that, for the sake of the beloved Fatherland. having been summoned in a fateful time The efforts of my Government, supported School, was 4 large reserve of willing hostilities at the head of French finance, to direct the State, he had from the be by well-tried oficiale, are incessantly inbour; Boys of 10 to 18, not skilled in he has justified his capacity in a post ginning heen conscious of the immense directed towards facilitating the mainten deed, untelligent, strong, more than ready, and piece their sonsters and which demands colaess, judgment, faid on his shoulder that Providence had ance of the population, whose loyalty to parents, with plenty of "une" qu hants. There, on the larms, were fields experience, and confidence abroad. His I feel, however within me the continu the State and their public spirit find y shankful recognition, and the guarantees waging to be files, noed, cleaned; hay name is famous, and his culture of the ed) the will and the power, loyally dising that stocks will be made to go round

charging my duties as a ruler after the to be made and carried fruit to be pick widest. Without possessing the persua example of my illustrions predecessor, to the hardest time before the faithful oil by suitable organization. Just now is ed; timber to be felled, and the wheat site charin or his predecessor (M do justice with God's help to my sublime brings us the gifts of this year as thanks harvest gathered in. But the matter was ́not quite so simple as it looked. In the Brand), who, in the course ut vae of bus office, The interests of the State will re for the industrious libanj of those n

oratorial appeals, tore from his opponent longer be deprived of that effective fur Home. first place there were obvious risks to the the igninennt tributes thee, therance which the zealous co-operation of boys. What if they should get wet and syren he has the true gift of speech, popular assembly rightly comprehendtion inspired by discretion and experience Gentlemen, de not, wanting in co-opera- take sold drink bad water and get and his seventy-five years have brought ing its powers, judicious, and conscienti in order successfully to overcome the diff typhoid, drink beer get inta bad com

their

Vill cft hay carts: strain them a moderation and wisdom without ous, ean provide. I have summoned you, gulties which will until then confront, us by pitching; smoke behind a hedge? effacing an almost juvenile activity. the honourablo gentlemen, te exercise your The demand, of the present moment is the and the perils were not altogether im-andi, Pevourectal wit, and a profound come you to-day on the inauguration of but also, we must not neglect to prepare Any or all of these things might happen, has a tong experience of affairs, a tertiis constitutional activity and I heartily we fall exertion of all energies in the State,

What they really wanted was their r

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your work. In fall consciousness of the ourselves for the great tasks which the aginary But risks must be taken, and nowledge of Parliamentary tactics.

constitutional duties taken over from my future has in store, and on the happy good sense prevailed. The next difficulty Finally, he speaks excellent English.............

illustrious predecessor, and actuated by solution of which the further prosperity was more serious. The farmers cried out 1.RIBUT'S LOVE OF ENGLAND,

my own deepest conviction, I desire to of the State depends. for labourers, but were very suspicious M. Ribot is, perhaps, the French declare to you and do solemnly asseverate The Empero then recalled the gigantio

first of but the normal kind.

who understands England best his love that it is my unalterable will to exercise financial demands of the war, which, be and admiration for her are unreserved my rights as a ruler at all times in

the State was able to meet said, other times, Jaures, the fast truly constitutional spirit, inviolably to own resources. men back

frotrests Women were declined, again.

He declared that the sometimes without thanks, Boys? Not terrible, christened in Ribot, the respect constitutional liberties, and to if they could help it. But a few made Englishman, It was the occasion, if preserve unimpaired to the people that success of the sixth war loan was the best the venture, and reaped the reward of stake not, when, after having drawn share in the formation of the will of this proof that, the 'calculation of Austria's enterprise like them young chaps, the famous Say-Barrous line delineating States which the existing Constitution exepet a change in the war situation fo

enemies, who, perhaps, thought they could said one, "There is no nonsense alxit the respective British and French zones provides.

Where there was dissatisfaction inthence on the north of the biger,

In the loyal co-operation of my people

the decline of the internal resources of Tho it was generally traceable either to detford Salisbury humorously declared that and its representatives 1 see support forte State, was doomed to failure.

Emperor emphasised the necessity of able to command is the first requisite), he was leaving the Gallic cock the sandy the success of my activity, and I think directing economic policy into regulated: that the welfare of the State, whose glori channels and creating an adegnate State ous existence has been maintained in the atorms of the world-war by the firm revenue.

He continued:-Based on the economic- cohesion of the citizens, cannot in times compromise with Hungary and on the the unassailable rights of a mature patrio- tematically developed, all our energine of peace be more securely rooted than in commercial policy of the Monarchy sys- the and free people.

will have to be combined to render pro-

em,"

cient leadership (a Squad Comniander

The French cock, parts to scratch in. however, scratched so conscientiously that, after having built Mauretanin out of necting Wadai with Northern Africa, them nad used them as a road for con- he vund them to final account in bring ang about the Batente. Cordiale,

WHAT WE OWE TO M. BRIAND.

M. Ribot, who was the colleague of M Briand for eighteen months, knows better than anyone the qualities of initiative and constructive activity of his pre- decessor. He can say to whose powerful impulse more than one important event

2. KLAY ASPIRATIONS. ;-

NEW VALUE. IN POLITICS,

or to failure on the farmer's part to ex- plain what was wanted and how to set about it.

Some farmers asked for the sion, until the job was finished, for if same Squad two or three days in succes. they came by single days the work had, to be explained over and over again, This seemed reasonable, and it only mean By the irony of fate, circumstances have that boys take their days off in a sinlge arranged that M. Ribot, who twenty-five oath to the Constitution, and adhering to

Mindful of my obligation to take the duction more fruitful and cheaper. week instead of spreading them over mony: Fears ago signed the first instrument off my intention expressed immediately after knew you will allow nothing but your In conclusion the Emperor said: -1 Soon the news spread that the “ young the Franco-Russian Alliance, returns to my accession to fulfil this obligation conscience to influence your mandate, but gents "could do a real day's work, and power to treat with a transformed Russia, truly, I must at the same time keep in you will only interpret rightly the voice by the end of the first season one School The bases if the Alliance remain the swine, mind the provision of the fundamental of conscience if you direct your eye con at least had more applications, and even but its execution is considerably modi- law which places in my hands alone the stantly on the lasting purposes of the supplications, than it could deal with.. Here were a thousand young cabbagested. The new situation demands the very decisions to be taken at the great moment whole community. In the conscientious waiting to be set out. In three days they qualities that characterise the new Presi- of the conclusion of peace.

I am, how discharge of duty lies the best guarante ever, convinced that the happy develop for the welfare of the Empire and the would be dead. The boys are bent. There dent of the Council-tast and delicacy.

ment of constitutional life after the un-surest guarantee of the rights of peoples. was a field of young corn to be cleaned. "Why not get a company of women ready

fruitfulness of past years and after the The great time in which we live has creat organised in the next villages?

exceptional political conditions of wared a new sense of responsibility to the cause their petticoats get in the way."

time--apart from the solution of the Cali- State, and a new sense of relative values So the boys must go.

cian question, for which my illustrious lite How was this new activity made to fit

not possible without expanding the Con at work, the heroes who are defending our predecessor already indicated the way-is I was a long time at the front, and saw in with School life Clearly not all eno

stitution and the administrative founda frontiers. I know the vivifying for of spare this time. Those working under the is one. We owe to M. Briand the valutions of the whole of our public life, both their victorious spirit, and do aut doubt shadow of an impending open Examinable coordination of effort which at last in the State and in the separate kingdoms that the moral rejuvenation which the tion: must go out only occasionally, but permits the Allies, recovered from their and countries, especially Bohemia. others are sent on an average once, seldan past errors, to present a united and trust that the recognition of your serious war will penetrate our entire political life.

Fatherland has drawn from the world more than twice a week They go victorious front to the common enemy, responsibility for the formation of Squads each numbering 6 to 12 boys, and whose forced, retreat is desperately miscal conditions and the belief in the found will be mirrored in the selected from among those who are accusepresented to the world as a stantegi huture of this empire, so splendidly the popular assembly. Always remember. tomed already to live and work, and play success. With the rapidity of perception strengthened in this terrible war will however, that the strength of the Monar together in the boarding houses.

chy is rooted Each and sireness of judgment habitual to give you, honourable gentlemen, strength, historical associations, and that only not least of all in its has a leader responsible for discipline him, he scented and unmasked the perin union with me, speedily to create can affectionate regard for it can maintain and diligence. The farmers" come to fidious overtures for a German peace unity of the State, and, while reliably

ditions which will give scope within the and develop its living strength. early Chapel in fatigue dress, then, leav-

The telling case for the Allies, model

Therefore, 1 hope you will realously ing the rest of the School to their books, go back to their Houses for breakfast, and thence off on their bicycles to the Seld of action. They carry their tools, a pocket lunch, and two filled water bottles. They work till five, with 15 hours ja- terval at mid day. Generally the farmer gives them tea. In the evening they have no selwol work to do.. The pay is 3d. hour per boy, and after all expenses per have been met, the balance is given to a local charity

..

THE SALONICA EXPEDITION,

#1

rents The occupation of Bulonica was

Army, Le dealt n fatal blow at the pre the saving of the remnants of Serbia's the entire people at home and at t

Gad

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

of clearness, precision, and rigorous logic, safeguarding its functions, to the free cultivate a loyal sense of unity with the which was his handiwork, and which leational and cultural development of countries of my Hungarian Holy Crown, addressed in the name of the Allies to the qually privileged peoples.

which has recently proved itself one of Washington Cabinet in as to theed to postpone the taking of the constitu- I hope you will promote the unanimous From these considerations I have decid-the principal supports of the Monarchy. inquiry as to the objects of the Entente, lionai oath until the time, which I hope collaboration of the various races in the contributed to enlighten the view of

is not lar distant, when the foundations State, all of which have a share in the America and to generate the decisive

of a new strong and happy Austria will glory of this war. spark in the mind of President Wilson. again for generatione to come be firmly Honourable gentlemen of both Houses, consolidated intemally and externally, M. Briand's principal claim, however, ready to-day, however, I declare that It is a great moment which brings & new

once again accept my cordial greetings. to the gratitude of the Allies rests apon I shall always he a just, affectionate, and ruler for the first time fact to face with Bo much for work during the Term. the daring step-which powerful resist conscientions ruler of my dear peoples in the peoples' representatives. Beyond question the boys have been useance was unable to prevent of dis the wage of the constitutional idea which the beginning of a time of flourishing pro- May it bo ful, and it is equally clear that they enjoy embarking the work Moreover they do learn what Force on Greek wil. This energetic our forefathe and in the spirit of that venerable Austria, and of happiness and French Expeditionary we have take over us a heritage from gress, a time of power and prestige for il means to keep at it and how much action, in spite of the bitter criticism it true democrney, which during the storms blessing for my beloved peoples. hackache Jaworth 3d.. But what about aroused, has been fruitful in happy of the world war has wonderfully stood grant it. the holidays? They would be just as

the ordeal of fire in the achievements of badly needed. Would they volunterr

There is probably no demand for Na

the tional Service to which Public Schon stige of the Central Powers in the st war of all times. Let in from your There will be a meeting of Unit Com

still in the midst of the mighti-, boys will, in these days, fail to rese Austro-Germans of en important base verial greeting to all the heroes who for In the summer holidays of 1915

Balkans and the Orient, and it deprived mide with thankful heart offer

της στη number of small parties worked on th land, making their own arrangements,ef economic and military strategy nearly three years on our far flung fronts In 1916 the Board of Agriculture asked

That would have meant a blockade of have joyfully discharged a heavy duty, for squads of at least 20 to fell trees for

the Suez Canal, & sealing of the Adriatic, and on whose iron resistance between the pit-props and clear the ground. The boys and a grave embarrassment to the rela- Alps and the Adriatic the renewed berce lived in camp under their own masters.

tions between France and her possessions attack of the enemy is even now breaking The work was hard and the conditionis in Northern Afrien. Further, it would to pieces. Our group of Powers did not. rough. No-offer of service was accepted here meant that King Constantine, from seek the sanguinary trial of strength of for less than a month. A few boy who the influences of a watching entrave, this world war. Ave, more than that, it had already been to the OT.C. Camp | would have added 300,000 men to the has, from the moment when, thanks to early in August were found in Septem rewitroes of the Germanie Empires; that the imperishable achievements of the ber to have been over worked. is a Roumania would have had to capitulate; allied armies and fleets, the honour and real danger and must be watched. Now and that the Turks, gathering all their existence of our Slates no longer appear- scheme is being promoted by the National forces, could have employed them at willd seriously threatened, openly and un- Service Department by which boys from either against an already threatened biguously inade known its readiness Public and Secondary Schools will be Egypt. against Armenin and the Ca for peace, guided by the firm conviction given the chance to volunteer for all kinds casus or towards Persia or Mespotamia,

that a true formula of peace can only be of work for periods of not less than three The services that Mr. Brian has ren

found in the recognition on both sides of weeks The boys will be collected either dered to his country and to the cause of The future life of the peoples should, in a gloriously defended position of power, in small camp, under military discipline, the Entente are, then, as real as they are our view, remain free from animosity and by smaller parties, or in farme, billets,nent, and deserve to be emphasised thirst for revenge, and for generations

houses, making here are many empty

M. Ribet, in frankly accounting for his there should be no need to employ what rangements for catering. difficulties, not the least of which is the part of the responsibility for the acts of is called the last resource of the State. uncertainty of the demand for this kind the previous Cabinet. has adequately But this high aim of humanity can only of labour. There is no doubt at all that shown by his are candour that French be attained by such a conclusion of the the boys are wanted, and there is much politics, in spite of the wranglings of war as will

than that the farmer certain, fangies, will continue to prorsus formula, il contohet price sant them, but it is difficult for the farm er, to my how many he wants and win, The only certainty is that the boys are ready to go wherever they are needed.

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the right road to final victory--Pall Vall. "Gazette.

manders at Headquarters' Club on Monday, July 23rd, at 6:30p.in. Exemption will be granted by the undersigned only, Uniform optional.

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HAND EXTENDED TO AUSBIAN The

great neighbouring people of the East, with whom old friendship united us, is gradually becoming conscious of its The work is already contributing to the revival of interest in agriculture. In

true aims, and tasks, and it lately ap- It is suggested that farm work might pears to approach this standpoint and sock these days a large proportion of Public at many schools, become a permanent from an obscure impulse a direction of School boys Jive in towns or suburbs. school activity. There are some hoye for policy which will save the treasures of They see no country life except on ecca whom school games do not supply.com the future before they have been devoured

KAISER'S NARROW ESCÁPE. sional holidays, and the land is one of plete physical recreation, and there are by a senseless war policy We hope in It is reported that the Kaiser, with Von families who own farms, and B career as active and obviously useful work as their remoter interests. Few belong to many who play too much, Some such the interest of humanity that this process Hindenburg and his staff, were inside the A desiring to leave the Colony should apply and agent or tenant farmer does not supplement to games, and in some cases, externally in a strong development of raid, and that three of the staff officers a of internal reformation will manifest Cheat railway station during the last air between the hours of 9 AM; 10 1.F.M. and Sexy Buggest itself to them. But candi- in place of them. would be a wholesoree will, and that such enlightenment of the were killed. The Telegraf states that the are changing rapidly. In the next element in school life. Some are even public mind will also extend to other Kaiser had a very narrow escape. He a goneration the soil of England must be dreaming of school farms, giving oppor-enemy countries While our group of was standing with Von Hindenburg, regaired to

made to produce more. It can only be tunity for practical work in connection Powers with irresistible force is fighting Prince Eitel Frederick Gerieral van por Lientification papers, produse Pam

done by putting into it more money, more with a curse of agricultural science (in for honour and existence, it is and re Plessen, and Colonel Hoffman, in a All persons with corlain ensoptions who intelligence, more interest This will be cluding agricultural remain in the Colony for more than 7 days one of the great national efforts of recon economics), but whatever the future may abandons the intention to threaten us awaiting a train for Ostend, when 10 history and mains towards every one who honestly ing room at the Saint Peter's Station, are required to Register thesive under the struction, and the public schoolboy will bring, all are agreed that the work has readily prepared to cease hostilities, and Allied seroplanes bombed the station REGISTRA ATION OF PERSONS ORDIN And ANGE 1916

It abundant scope for enterprise been wholesome and refreshing. The old whoever wants to open again better and Several bomba fell into the station vard Forms of Registration giving the particulam war labour is awakening a love of the again: "If you want to be happy for from this side a ready and conciliatory 200 yards away, but the Raiser and his and leadership. For many of them, this proverb is beginning to prove itself more human relations will certainly find and adiacent streets, killing five soldiers. required may be obtained så län G.P.0, and sand and the things of the land which is day, drink wine. If you want to be spirither de all Police Bustions.

The Penalty for non-compilases ki a Eno net.

in their blood, but has been too long happy for a year, marry a wife if you seeding $50

dormant

want to be happy all your days, improve the land."

or

Pas

(Continued at foot of next column.)

wait

party were unhurt. The thrce officerent In the meantime, however, our fighting killed were attached to the staff. During spirit will not relax and our sword wil the visit, altogether 1 Germans were not become blunt. In true co-operation killed and 20 wounded.

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