Singapore, Jan. 14.
Pointing out the importance of military. training in the present world situation, the Overseas Chinese Department of the Chungking Government has jesued an appeal to overseas Chinese to avail themselves of} every opportunity for joining the volunteer forces of "Malaya or of otherwise securing military training.
Every Chinese residing in Malaya, the appeal states, has a responsibility to the Malayan Governments, and duty to perform in case of emergency.
"Tt would not be right," it adds, "to leave everything to the military' and the police."
The protection of life and property, the message goes on, is as important to overseas Chinese as to anyone else. The Overseas Chinese Department suggests that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and he Chinese Consul-General In Singapore should help Chinese to take part in any local] defence scheme.
The message. adds: "Since the signing of the tripartite pact between the Axis and Japan, there is a possibility that Japan will try to carry out her southward drive should the moment be opportune. There is a close relationship between British Malaya and China, and Chinese rosidents in Malaya' have vital interests In the safety of the country."—Reuter.
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