1918-05-13 — Page 9

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY,

MAY

1918

TELEGRAMS.

Berter", Barrie to The hi

{Continued from, Page . 7)" THE MAURICE DEBATE. The Premier continued: That was on 18th, October and the War

TELEGRAMS.

"(Reuter's Service to The Telegraph.

THE MAURICE DEBATE.

imagine that Field-Marshal Haig would have accepted a responsibili ty of this ind for a moment!

The Premier proceeded to Cabinet fully approved of the com- that he was not sorry to have had punication. Sir Dongise Haig im the opportunity of disposing once mediately replied saying that it for all of these rumours which were throw new light on the Boulogne circulated by persons for their own decimon. This question was first purpose, but the real lesson of this formally discussed with the War discussion about the extension of the abinet on October 24 There was fine was the importance of the unity further pressure from the French of command The discussion would Government and Sir William Robert never have arisen but for the lack of son gare his views regarding the "ity of command The Premier lice which the British ought to take was glad that at last we had This conclusion was recorded in the united army and a Commander ros nutes of the War Cabinet as fol. possible for the whole and every lows: "After hearing the Chief of part of the Army. The Premier the Imperial General Staff the fol, added that it was not so much a lowing conclusions were recorded question of the length of the line as the question of reserves massed behind.

The War Cabinet approved the sug gestion of the Chief of the Imperial Staff that he should reply to Sir Douglas Haig in the following sense."

be Premier here interjected “We

are supposed to have overruled the

Chief of Staff."

one

There were two general considera- tions to which he must refer, Be garding th effect of action, such as General Maurice's on the dis

cipline of the Army, it was a Bag-

rant breach of discipline. Mr. As quith had admitted it. The Pre- The Premier then resumed read- mier respectfully expressed his ing the War Cabinet's minutes: opinion that Mr. Asquith ought to "The War Cabinet are of opicion deprecate it. Mr. Asquith's mótion that in deciding the extent to which was a vote of censure on the Gov- British troops can take over the line erement, which could not possibly from the French regard must be had continue operations if it were car- to the necessity of giving them rea- ried, and Mr. Asquith would then sonable opportunity for leave, rest be responsible for the Government. and training during the winter (Cries of "No," cheers, and "Wait months, and for the plan of opera and see.")

tions for 1918, and further that, The Premier emphasised that it wile the present offensive con was essential to deprecate action tinnes it will be impossible to cou like General Maurice's, which was menge taking over more front not merely a breach of the King's The general military policy for Regulations, General Maurice ac-: next year is dow being con- cupied a high posion. Supposing. sidered, and will subsequent a regimental officer or an ordinary ly form the subject of confer- soldier acted similarly, what would ences with the Allied Governments. have seen said!

In these circumstances the War

Sir Edward Carson said it was Cabinet fear that until this policy ridiculous to ask Judges to decide a Pre- is settled it will be premature to question which involved the

than this."

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IN the absence of Madame LILY who is at present on her way to Paris where she will personally select new Modes and Confections for the next winter and following Summer Seasons. Mrs. Aris will have charge of

THE MAISON LILY.

As it is desirable that in the interim an effective clearance may be made of all present stock, whether new or old, instructions have been given to sell when requested. DRESS MATERIALS

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SELLING.

T/T 3/116 Demird... (30d/B.........

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decide finally whether the Britisn mier's honour, but he appealed to 60 d/s.......... front can be extended by four divi- Mr. Asquith not, to insist

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The Premier added that that was communicated to Sir Douglas Haig. and

never departed from. Thereafter came the Cambrai inci- dent and the Italian disaster, peces sitating us to send troops from France and making it difficult for Sir Douglas Haig to carry out the promise given to General Petain for a certain extension, which was not as large as the one that subsequent ly occurred.

Hause."

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ment, which had lost the national ocidence. Only the fear of Mr. Asquith's return kept the Govern

Then M. Clemencran, ment in power. came into office and insisted that the

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Mr. Asquith's motion was reject. British Army take over the line. Weed by 202 votes to 106. maintained that it was a patter to

The majority consisted of Min- bo discussed by the Commander-in sent, a number of the Liberals and Chief Ultimately M. Clemenceau sent a number of the Liberal and suggested that the matter should be most of the Labourites. Apparent 6 m/s. France ...... 446 examined by the military repres, only one Unionist, the Hon. Demand, Germany

ntatives at Versailles and that the Aubrey Herbert (LP. for Somer Vermilles Council decide if a set), coted for the minority. It is différence of opinion

arose, significant that out of 200 Liberals

GENERAL SIR BRYAN

The Military representatives at less than ball supported Mr. Asquith Versailles examined the question in his first assault on the Ministry and the Cabinet communicated with. Sir William Robertson and Field- Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, urging the importance of making a very, strong British case for preseûta- tion at Versailles. That was the only interference as far as the Brit has announced his impending de-

ish Cabinet was concerned. The Military representatives at Versail- les sugested a compromise between the British and French views, cou-

+

MAHON,

London, May 10, Major-General Sir Bryan Mahon

parture from Ireland.

A SCOTTISH BOLSHEVIST. London, May 10.

Ling with them the recommendatas & Bolshevist consul has been John McLean, a Scottish teacher regards the stops which

sentenced in Glasgow-to-five-years

tion as

ought to be taken by the Frenchritude for edition.

to assist if the British were attack- ed, and tice perku. This recommen- dation was to be discussed at Ver- sailles on. March lat, but before that Field-Marshal Sir Douglas, Heig and General Petain met and came to an agreement regards an ex- tension to Barisis and Field-Mar- shal Sir Douglas Haig reported it Versailles. No further extension of the line had occurred. That was the whole story. Field-Marshal Big in taking over the extension

of the line had the full approval of. the British Cabinet. Having re- gard to the pressure from the Go- "vernment and the French Military authorities Field Marshal Sir Dong- as Haig had no option but to make the extension. He was in our judg. ment absolutely right in the course he took ffe naturally would have "preferred not to have done it, but

the Government fully approved of}

bi istaetion.

Aar Wimit of this action there

had beent, permitions rumour, full

of mischief and harm to the British

ny, that we, despite the remon-

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