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but they are not necessarily

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1920.

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THE STRAITS DEFENCE FORCE forming an Officers Reserve, where men

BILL

́SECOND READING FASSED."

INCREASED GARRISON PROBABLE.

could train, and if an officer of the force want ons leave an officer of the reserve could take his place Officers could form into a military society to keep up their military knowledge and come forward when necessity arose. As regards the dele- gation of authority, it would not be delegated except to senior officers. In a town like Singapore, where there would be a commandant and an assistant com- mandant, except in minorenses Anes would be imposed only by the command-

AUCTIONS

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PUBLIC AUCTIONE.

.. BY APPOINTMENT. HUGHES AND HOUGH, ABOTIGNEFES TO VIE QOVERYMESUT AND ADMIRALITY.

Following upon an interesting discus sion the members of the Legislative Cquocil of the Straits Settlements on the 8th inst, passed the second reading of the Straits Settlements Defence Force Bill by 18 votes to 3, the minority being the two Penang representatives and the Hoh. Mr.ant or in his absence the assistant com- General Auctioneers, Upcott, the Northern Settlement, by the way, coming in for some candid criticism We roproduce from the Strails. Times report the official replies to the criticisms to which the Bill had been subjected

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Replying to criticisms raised, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL said than the first speaker, Dr. Lim Boon Keng, seemed to suggest that under the Bill Asiatics, by not being compelled in the same way Europeans would be compelled, would feel in some sense an offence and that this appreciation had not been given to their high sense of civil duty. He thought the learned doctor was a little inclined to pat it too high. He did not think that any reasonable man would be offended in being classed amongst those who were not com- pelled rather than among those who were. The speaker was in the same position him: self. He was not compelled to serve but was free to volunteer if he wanted to He was sure that the General Officer Com manding would see that any services in that direction were not lost to the coun try. He was perfectly certain that offence whatever was meant by not includ ing the Asiatics to whom Dr. Lim Boon Keng referred. The speaker viswed the bilk in a very different light to what Mr Oleaver did He spoke of a civilian guard, but the bill provided not only for defence against internal disturbances but against an outside enemy. The General had spoken of the influences at work around the Colony and they formed extremely serious menace, mere so than Mr. Cleaver seemed to think Otherwise perhaps the bill would not be necessary,

HONGKONG'S EXPERIENCE

Mr.

mandant. In country districts the posi tion was a little different, but power would be given only to selected officers and serious cases would come before the com

mandant.

With regard to Mr. Campbell's remarks, Malace had bean in a peculiarly good. position with regard to the voluntary effort during the war. The whole of the

of Malacca joined as volunteers and compulsion was not necessary in their case. The high patriotism of the men of Malacca was a very fine thing, and they were excellently led by Captain Sine and Captain Campbell who succeded him.

SYMPATHY WITH BUSY MEN.

effect training would have on buy lives. The third speaker also "roferred to the

During the war he had had the greatest sympathy with the men who were leading busy lives, either mentally in aflees or physically, out in the sun. There would certainly be provision for modifying the training in certain cases, Mr. Nutt had had asked whether the training laid down dealt with the bill sympathetically and in Schedule

0 WES adequate to For the present

the noods of the case. the speaker thought it was, but as to the future he did not know. Schedule C might be amended by resolation in Conn cil, As regards the remarks of Mr. Good rich, Penang also was in an extraordin- ay position under the late ordinance for it was applied to Penang but there was no necessity for it. Every man was either' a volunteer or in the Ciril Guard. Hel thought Penang would find that service under the present bill would not be more arduous than it had been in the past. Mr. Lowther Kamp approved of the bill and hoped the conditions would be mada toler able. The speaker could assure him that iniquitice-overy effort would be made to even at Fort Canning that sink of

see that they were tolerable. A year ago equip they took steps to secure machine when it, was necessary to re-arm and re- guns, Lewis gans, signalling equipment, everything to make a really efficient unit. Those who served in the force would have nothing to cavil at, for they wished to make service thoroughly popular. While it de- peaded a good deal on the force, he wa perfectly certain it could look to Govern-| ment for assistance. There would be & rounds, was certainly a very reasonable very liberal supply of ammunition-400 allowance for a man to play with and become a good shot.

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THEATRE ROYAL

HONGKONG,

By arrangement with African. Theatres, Ltd.

MIDDLE EAST FILMS, LTD.

Present

THE GREAT ENGLISH ACTRESS

Share, Coal and General MARIE

TEMPEST

Produce Brokers

FOR SÅLE The Undersigned-have received tions to sell

In Association with

GRAHAM BROWNE, instru-In-Repertoire of -

(For Account of the Concerned), The Yacht "ERIN" s the now lies off Ah King's Slipway Further particulars and inspecting orders may be obtained from the undersigned.

Traum :—Cash.'

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

The Undersigned have received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction

(For Account of the Concerned), March 23rd, 1920, commencing at 2.30 PM, On TUESDAY,

at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux

Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A small Consignment of HOUSEHOLD LINENS, &

"

Comprising:

Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawn Turkish Towels, Bath Towels Bath Sheets, work Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Dollies.

ALSO

A few lots of Brass Jardinieres, Large Kin- kosan Vases, Japanese Yases.

And Two Travelling bags and Suit Cases. (All new goods and in small lots) Tanks ---Cash,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

“Anctionsers.

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TO-NIGHT

Baturday, March 20th, THE MARRIAGE OF KITTY

By Cosmo Gordon Lannox.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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THE DUKE OF KILLICRANKIE

By Captain Robert Marshall

WednesĮ & Thurs., March 24th& 28th COUSIN KATE

By Hubert Henry Davis

Friday, March 28th. OUTCAST

The Undersigned have received instruc- An Indictment, By Hubert Henry Davis, I tions to sell by Public Auction,

March

(For Account of the Concerned), On TUESDAY

23rd, 1990, 3.30 PM, their Sales Rooma, No. 8, Der Vaux Road, Corner of Ics House Street,

Batur., Mar. 27th, Matinee, at 3 punk

OUTCAST Z

and at 9.15 p.m. MRS. DOT

By W. Somerset Maugham.

Monday, March 29th, i

Cleaver (the Attorney-General said) slac why we could not do without conscription if Hongkong could. The answer" was that Hongkong could not. I was estimated that 800 men were available in Hongkong. Under the Volunteer Bilt the number of sopli cants up to date was 158. Viewed in no other light than this, voluntariam was failure, but it had been tried in Singa pore and found to be a failure. Mr. Cleaver also seemed to have some doubt as to whether the King could provide for the compulsory enlistment of soldiers in this Colony. The King could not provide

TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD for it, but it could be provided for by a statute or letters patent under the great

FURNITURE, BLASS and BRASS- seal. There appeared to be no question

MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, TEAK- whatever that it could be done under statate, which a famous French authority

WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, raid could do anything except make a

CARPETS, &o, &a man & woman and a woman a man. The speaker did not agree that it was a skele ferred home again a month ago, and they

Comprising ton bill. Under a bill of this kind thenere awaiting a reply. He quite sym.

Chesterfield Bofas, Arm-chairs (new), must be power to make rules, and he did pathised with the idea of making the Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One not think there was more provision for Defence Force the legal successors of the Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture: com rules than was necessary in a bill of that old Volunteer Force, and no doubt legal prising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and NIGHT size. He would remind Mr. Upcott alse steps could he taken to deal with this small Wardrobes, Dressing Tablet and Chairs, Henry Arthur Jones' Famous Comedy

Washstanda, de, (famed Teakwood), Side- of what had happened at Hongkong. He It was only under stern necessity that the boards, Dinner Wagons, Extension Din MARY GOES FIRST. considered that voluntarism had been measure was brought forward. His rea given a trial and had proved an absoluta ona, had been circulated to the unofficial ing Tables and Chairs, do, Dinner. Ber- members, and could not be expressed pabies, Crockery, and Glase Ware, Cooking licly. If he bad impressed on them the Stores Cutlery, & Bath Room Utensils, neccssity of a Defence Force here to help

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THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING Mid he thought the response to the bill we satisfactory and that it would have the support of the people outside. As rerards the point raised by Dr. Lim Boon Keng he had not fear but that Asiatics and Eurasiana would come forward as volun teers. He thought the position would be axactly the same as in the F.M.S., where they had had to increase the size of the platoons and the number of names allowed on the waiting list. He had every faith in the patriotism, of the Eurasians, Malays and Chinese. During the war the bulk of the routine guards of this fortress fell on the Asiatic volunteers, and it was at great inconvenience and considerable expense to a large number of them that they were able to carry on. Mr. Addie bad expressed himself in favour of the bill, which convinced the speaker that the measure was absolutely necessary. mentioned the one logical argument, which he did not think a very good one that if the Colony was rich enough to pay for more men why did it not do so.

IF WAR CAME TO SINGAPORE.

He

UNDER STERN NECERSITY." The matter of ex-officers had been re

the regular garrison and bare everything behind them sweet and clean they could not cavil at the introduction of the bill

which gave effect to this.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY Baid that as

Electro-Flated Ware.

Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Furniture, Blackwood Fire Screens, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictares, Carpets

new and second-hand.

A180 Four Pianos, One Enamelled Bath, Camera,

de

(All new goods and in small lots).

TERMS :- Cash.

Officer Administering the Government he had been criticised for the bill not having&c, been brought forward before. It was under discussion some months before Sir Arthur Young left the colony and con- tinued to be discussed after he had left. The introduction of the bill in its present for was tirely due to the General giving way on important points, and thanks were due for the way in which he had done so. The speaker bad been im Pressed with the necessity of incorporations ing in the bill the responsibilities of the men affected by it. It could not be said that it was a skeleton bill.

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HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

The Undersigned have received instruc

to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned),

On WEDNESDAY, March 24th, 1920, at 2.30 P.X., at (Edencourt) No. 28, Cameron Road, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF_THE

AT THE BARN A Delightful English Comedy, By Anthony Wharton,

Tuesday, March 30th, LAST -

PRICES $6 $5 and $3.

PLANS AT MOUTRIES..

· Management-WILFRED COTTON.

A. G. DA ROCHA.

1S. THE AUCTIONEER.

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A. G. DA ROCHA,"

AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND

GENERAL BROKER,

Queen's Road Central, Telephone No, 293%. --

Dealing with the criticism raised, the Colonial Secretary said that in Penang itself voluntarism was proved to be a tal VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FAVOURED with Instructions from lure. In June last they had volunteers there compulsorily trained. but a tele

INCREASING THE GARRISON,

&c.

The Concerned. will sell by Public Auction, TO-DAY (SATURDAY), March 20th, 1990, at 1.30 PM.

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therein contained.

consisting of: Massive Teak Marble-top Eideboard. Din- ner Waggon, Large Extension Dining Table at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road Central with Leaves, Teakwood Overmantela, Book-

(Old Post Office Building). case, Hallstand, de a large quantity of EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Dinner and Tea Crockery, &c. Teak Ward-

Comprising:- robes, Three Single Beds, Three Marble-top

Blackwood Furniture, Brass and Iron Washstands and Burans, Shanghai Batha and Commodes, Dover A Stove in good Bedsteads, Tables, Carpets and Bugs, Overmantele, Bilk Tapestry Covered condition,

Drawing Room Suite, Botas, Easy Chairs, Occasional Tables, Extension Dining Table, Bevalled Mirror Wardrobes, Pictures, Curtains, Bed Sheets, Crockery, Glanzware, Ornamenta, Cabinet, Teak Bookcase, Dinner ggons, Dining Chairs, bilver Ware, Clocks, Marble-top Washstands, Cooking Stoves Cutlery, Toilet Set, Electric goods and a long line of Sundries. Catalogues will be agent TERASOKKIA on Douvery

AND

About 300 Pots Palms and Plants. On view from Tuesday, 23rd inst Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.....

The second reading was then put to the vote and passed by 13 votes to 3, Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Cleaver and Mr. Upcott voting against

The speaker would like to paint a pic ram was sant asking not only for a man ture of what would be possible if war were of war bat troops. To deal with what? Laternal disturbance. He did not see to touch this place. The regular garrison together with the Indian battalion from how it could be said that a voluntary force the F.M.S. bad definite duties; protecting had not been given a sufficient test, the coal and locks and making this for specially as regards Penang. tress navigable at all times for Hist. Majesty's feet. The contents of the town and E. THE GOVERNOE said there was only whether trade went on or not, he thought one point be wished to touch on at the they would regret it if it stopped, would resent stage and that was the point not affect them at all. Then in the event directly put by Mr. Addie, namely, what of the regular troons being presser back was the attitude of the Government to the second position outside Mount towards the question of increasing the Faber, if the men of the town had not garrison. The attitude of the Government been trained and ware not recognised as quite clear. Government thought fighting troops they would not be allowed the ought to be an increased garrison, to go inside the defences. All that they and the question of making an increase was being brought before the War Office. conld do would be to keen in their houses. If they were found with rifles by the Probably if they had an increased garri enemy, not being members of a recognised on they would have to pay more, but he body of troops they were liable to be shot. did not think there would be any obiection to that, Practically the position at It was necessary to introduce the bill at the present time in case of necessity tea, the moment was that the responsibilities

The bill was considered in committee fifteen, twenty of even thirty years of the Empire all over the world were

very great, and in view of these respon bence.

Mr. Addie also referred to the positionsibilities the War Office had the greatest and passed with a number of amendments of the ex-officer. That was a question. difficulty in finding enough mon for the regarding preliminary training, periodi- cal training for the active class and for which had been imposed on them by the demands made on them. The position was the reserve, remission in certain cases, War Office. When men were returning that the matter was before the War Office advisory committees and expenses of and the War Office was considering t from England and were liable at that time to compulsory training under the under elremstances of considerable diff training. existing ordinance be put the ques-culty. He hoped they could complete the On the proposition of Mr. Lowther War Office and in second reading of the bill and get on to Kemp a new section was incorporated tion to the reply was referred to the section the committee stage. There were thren providing for the formation of an officers of the Army Act which stated that gentlemen who in a more or less modified training company to include ex-officers an officer who relinquished his comform were onposing the bill. There wild who had relinquished their commissions mission but was permitted to retain his he considerable opportunity of amending but were allowed to retain their rank rank had an officer's status and could not it in committee, and he hoped they would. The bill was also amended so as to apply he compelled to serve in the ranks. There feel the having made their protest to Government officers wne nothing to prevent him volunteering against the second reading it was not to serve or offering his services as an necessary for them to vote against it officer. The speaker had had the idea of

(Continued at foot of next column.)

The attorney-General, gave notice of moving the third reading at the next meeting of Council.

W

A. G. DA ROCHA,

AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

Queen's Road Central, Telephone No. 2932,"

MAVOURED with instructions from The Concerned will sell by. l'aula Auction, on MONDAY, March 22110, 1920, at 1) at No. 426. Beclamation Strier, Yaumati

ONE MACHINE driven by Electricity made by The Economy Baler Co., Miol 18A. In perfectly good condition! Kuitable for press packing Haw Silk, Waate -ic etc, etc. on view now at the shove addres

Flan of the machine may be feen at the Auctioneer.

Tanya-Cash on Delivery,