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closely than the original English provision which was often couched in

archaic language, the reference in the comparative tables has been to the

Ordinance, " he said.

Mr. Roberts also wanted to make it clear to those tho might feel

that other opinions should have been sought before its introduction, that

the entire Bill had been referred to the Secretary of State on tuo soparate

occasions in the past two years and had been approved by him in its present

form.

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ACTING C.S. CALLS FOR VIGILANCE AGAINST TROUBLE MAKERS

Whole Hearted Effort By Public Can Lead To Substantial Progross

Government could and should have on its side millions of pairs of

eyes, alert and vigilant, for any evidence that could lead to the

apprehension of the wicked men who believe that senseless violence can

intimidate us.

This was stated by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Hon. D.R.

Holmes, when moving the first reading of the Criminal Procedure (Amendment)

Bill, 1967, in the Legislative Council this (Wednesday) afternoon.

Mr. Holmes called for vigilance in the streets, in the tenements,

and alertness to observe

in the blocks of flats, in the countryside;

anything unusual or suspicious, and to report it.

"I am convinced that now is the time when a really whole-hearted

offort by the public at large could lead us to very substantial progress

and success.

Information, he stressed, was the key.

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