HM. Consul-General, in addressing Abe meeting, set forth the position of the Government regarding local recruiting for service at home basis "of the—latest tele= graphic Instructions which he had Just received. There was, he said, no objection' to the creation of a fund to assist repatriation of those who wished to goof their own accord but, so far as an official con-Nugent was concerned, British subjects must continue' to exercise patience until the signal was given Mr. George also spoke on the quer Hon of recruiting for the S.V.C. and hoped that all British subjects able to do so, and of already in the Corps, would Join in order to bring the contingents unto their usual strength.
'A letter was read from the British United Services 'Association stating the steps they were taking in connection' with" reeruting "for" home 'A formal resolution was unanimous. ly adopted adding the name of the Indian Merchants" Association to the list of societies and associations entitled to nominate a member to the General Committee of the B.R.A.
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