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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 8, 1940

ON ECONOMIC FRONT Mr. Greenwood Surveys Scene In Commons Speech Nothing In Outlook To-Day to Daunt Us MAY BE USED DEFENCE OF

THE GOVERNMENT HAS DIRECTED ITS ENERGIES SINCE ITS FORMATION TO STRENGTHENING THE SINEWS OF WAR, DE- CLARED MR: ARTHUR GREENWOOD, MEMBER OF THE WAR CABI- NET, IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY, WHEN INITIAT- ING A DISCUSSION ON ECONOMIC ORGANISATION.

tion of all the agencies concern-

New Planes

Mr. Greenwood then detailed

"It was clear in the very early days of the new Government,” he began, "that a tremen-ed." dous and growing burden rested on Britain. I do not think, however, that the outlook to-day should daunt us. To achieve victory as quickly as may be, our fighting forces must be adequately provided with the sinews of war and the people must be kept in good heart.

"The Government has directed its energies to strengthening the sinews of war. Planes, tanks, guns and munitions of war, each call for varied skill and a large variety of materials drawn from the four quarters of the earth.

"The arena of war has widenedi by the increased range of aircraft]

Nazi Seizures

the new arrangements made for economic problems and the co- effort, saying that each main

colt with by

the consideration of a number of

(ordination of their economic

group of problems would be sub-committee of composed of members

the War Cabinet and ministers in charge of the departments con-

cerned.

One Important factor in the effectiveness of their economic warfare was to deal with the acrlous problem of surplus overseas commodiffes in) such a way as to make them an advantage to Britain and.. a disadvantage to the enemy.

Long War

U.S. SHIPS

AIRMEN FOR

FOR CHILDREN BRITAIN

The House of Re- presentatives in Washington yester- day passed and sent to the Senate legisla- tion authorising Unif- ed States ships to en- ter belligerent waters to evacuate child re- fugees.

The House accepted amendments intend- ed to assure that such children should not become public charges and to forbid nurses who are not American citizens from entering the United States. —Reu- ter.

MORE EMPIRE TROOPS HAVE ARRIVED IN BRITAIN. THE LATEST IS THE FIRST CONTINGENT OF SOUTH RHODESIAN AIRMEN MOST OF THEM IN THEIR 20'S AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, WHO HAVE ARRIVED TO TAKE PART IN THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN.

In a message of welcome, the Secretary of State for the Dom- inions said that Southern Rhode- sia was already making a splendid contribution to the common cause.

Since the early days of the war, they have been in West Africa, East Africa and the Middle East:

"It is a great encouragement to us now to have you with us here. in the Home Country," he con- cluded.-Reuter.

WHEN

GASTRIC ULCERS ARE SUSPECTED There's no need for the stomach sufferer to give way to despair, even when acute pain suggests shall be kept down and we are that excess acid has attacked his spending considerable sums to stomach lining, preparing the and the war has become a total "The blockade operates over a The collapse of France had

do that. The policy of anchor-way for a gastric ulcer. There war in which the term non-com-wide area which must become greatly increased the difficulties Ing the price of essential com are countless, instances where the batant ceases to have any mean-more impoverished as its trade ar-of production and "we give com- modities will be continued. We gentle, healing work of Maclean ing.

teries are curt: Hitler will con-plete priority to those essential believe that by theså means Brand Stomach Powder has driven tinue to seize all food materials he weapons of war which provide we chall ensure the unimpair the spectre of a serious opera- "War of this kind, and the can from over-run territories but the maximum resistance to the

tion right away. complexity, involving the whole once he has despoiled his victims, enemy in the shortest space of population, calls for economic his supplies will either cease

In one case the sufferer was or time. There is need to keep increase our exports and we will actually coming from

Canada organisation on a scale unknown become much less plentiful.

our minds the possibility of aldo everything we can properly specially for an operation for in the past and I am prepared to

pos-long war.

do in that direction. But in the Duodenal Ulcers. His ca- admit that. It is not yet fully

"Priority has not worked as present circumstances it is clear bin steward recommended Mac- achieved at present."

well as it should but having had that the possibilities of increased lean Brand Stomach Powder, to make this great drive for exports are not too rosy. It is and instead of the operation he Immediate war purposes, we are important that we should use continued this with

other now considering further mea-our foreign exchange as far as treatment, returning to Canada a sures to endure as far as possible we can for the purchases of

different mari, and, as he says, that materials, plant and labour planes, munitions etc., abroad. not having laid up a day. are effectively used to carry out the productión programme." Mr. Greenwood then dealt ́in]

"Hitler boasts that he sesses unlimited quantities of Iron, fron he possesses in' great quantities and he probably has rio need to fear a shortage of aluminium. But his coal situa- tion is different and his supplies Henceforth will be Beriously short.

Turning to the economic posi-: tion of the enemy, Mr. Greenwood said: "Hitler in his latest speech painted a rosy picture of his eco- nomic strength! He also said that his total supplies for the army and air force were considerably great-iron ore but as he has not the coal

"He may sit upon mountains of

ed health of the nation. "We have taken steps to in-

Skilled Labour.

no

The perfectly balanced alkalis. in Maclean' Brand Stomach Pow- er than before the attack in the whereby it can be smelted it can-detail with industrial capacity and to retain our proportion of skill-ulceration, neutralising excess.

"At the same time we need der not only protect against west. That no doubt is true, as not be of first-class military value. organisation and said that provi-ed labour or the production of acid and restoring normal, af of course, it is of this country. "In a normal year this country sion had also been made against commodities for export in order kaline balance, they also soothe But Hitler was beset by serious exports some 30 million tons of destruction of factories from the problems within his swollen boun- coal to the continent of Europe. air with plans for rebuilding and that our supplies of foreign ex-inflammation and stop the pain, daries which would intensify as None of that henceforth will fall for the moving of reserve plants.

change may be maintained. put a protective coating over the days went by.

into the hands of Germany.

"We must limit out imports to delicate parts, and gently cleanse the things essentail to consump- the stomach of impurities: Hitler's Boast

tion and productive services. At Be sure you get MACLEAN- the moment our shipping post-BRAND Stomach Powder, which He recalled his statement "As regards oil, of the 20 mil-July 1 in the House of Commons [ty

of tion is not too bad. "Hitler boasts that his food sup-

Capac is only genuine with the signa- not has plies are guaranteed for as long lion

normally consumed

seriously ture "ALEX. C. MACLEAN” on regarding the new organisation to territorials per deal war lasts. I wonder. through Hitler's

impaired but as the

bound bottle and carton. jare in with purchases

North to fancy as the war draws on Hitler annum, he can hope to produce America through Canadian

recognise that our ports If you have any difficulty in and and shipping will be among the obtaining it from your local will, not be happy as to the con-or procure not more than one half- United States channels, following main objectives of the enemy's chemist

write or store dition of famine, to which his "These are mere pointers to the dissolution of the Anglo-attacks..

the effuation I which · Hitler French organisation.

aggression and conquest his condemned considerable areas of his newly-seized territory."

"A multitude of refugees have trampled growing corn. His tanks have devastated much of the countryside and his own crops will not be váry good this, year.

now.

He

tons

Oil Stocks

'finds -Filmssif· économically, [f] and when the pinch comes as it will sooner or later in a hun- dred different directions, it is! more than doubtful whether thei subdued people of Germany and other lands will, or be able to stand the strain.

In America

been we

Banker & Co., P.O.

"It is prudent therefore, that Hong Kong. The new organisation had

our country make as much as we been actively at work for some can of those foodstuffs and ma-] weeks: The United States Gov terials as can readily be stored to ernment was now engaged, in build up our stocks against the day VTew of the effort for national when our capacity to import may rearmament and the mobilising not be so great. of American industry for that

purpose:

Impossible

"Next spring he will begin to "Yef we must not for a single

While, therefore, but а few "If the enemy hopes he can feel the pinch of the food pro- moment underestimate the power months ago Britain was placing starve us he is very greatly mis- blem even more seriously than arrayed against us. German mind orders with American industry to taken. Starvation of the people of will continue the and strength has been devoted to supplement deficiencies in, com this country is impossible. Nothing making of war material but some one single purpose-preparation bined Allied production, they had could be more emphatic than of his chief industrial areas and of the strongest and most terrible now need to embark on a much that " aerodromes have suffered heavy fighting force the world has ever more extensive programme which punishment.

yards,

seon.

War Footing

must be relationed to Ameri national defence preparations:

Therefore, the House would readily understand; the com-

"Oll refineries, stores, railway junctions, ...- marshalling docks and ships have been and will continue to be targets for "The German economic system plexity of the question involved our deadly bombing planes night has been for some years on ain the task : of the British by night, week by week, more war footing. We must remem-Purchasing Commission in New heavily as our bombing strength ber that we have not yet felt the York.

full brunt of Hitler's blow.

"We have proved that we are Drawing On Reserves capable of becoming as efficient for war purposes as the dictator)

increases.

"His output has undoubtedly but we are still in the process been seriously interfered with, of the change-over from peace to It will be difficult if not Im-war economy. possible to repair the damage to productive enterprises and lines of communication etc., for a con- siderable time..

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FOR THE 1 MAN IN 7 WHO SHAVES EVERY DAY

Mr. Greenwood, concluding A Special Shave Cream It's said: "Looking ahead It (might| be necessary to reduce the rate of intake of commodities which) are not indispensable. We will use our shipborne trade for the national cause and public good "The House will not expect me to give the exact details of the, boAt the same time we need great increases in military pro- both in New York and Lon-duction in recent weeks but I can don, to co-ordinate our require assure members that very great ments with those of India, the strides have been made and grea- Dominions and our, allles, who ter strides will be made, must look to us for supplies. "The United States and Canada

"There are shortages of certain

Not a Soap, Needs No Brush! Dailysunving leavesnannymen's faces raw and sensitive. Yet, because of his busined and social status,one out of N every 7 men must shave every days To meet this condition; Williams has now developed GLIDER-#spo cial cream for dally shavera. With no soap base, it's a completa departure from ordinary shave creams: No brush. Nolather. Notsticky orgressy. A superabundance of moisture la on difficulties arising from the war bombing of factories, foundries, contained in this rich, cream. It shipyards and mining of ports and won't dry on your face. Applied with sinking of ships.

the fingers, it quickly softens each "He will need to draw more]

"But in spite of all there is no whisker. A protective layer is förmed and more on his resérves, and the more vigorously he prosecutes.

real cause for dismay.

over which your razor glides. Off the war the more rapidly will his "We intend to win this war,

"The monstrously swollen Ger- come each hair at the base without stores disappear. He will find it The. Government do not mean! Continuing Mr. Greenwood, said man Reich is already largely be scraping. Like cold cream, Glider the leaguered. It has only limited ex- helps keep your skin smooth all day. increasingly difficult to replace to allow the limit of its prosecu-that it was necessary for losses. Measures have beention to be anything else than the efficient conduct of the war that ternal supplies while taken to ensure that Hitler shall whole. resource of manpower, the consumption of the people stretch across the ceas where the Glider is the result of nearly 100 riot draw sustenance from Industrial capacity, finance and should be safeguarded and un-treasures of the world lie and years experience in making lino

bring them to our shores and we shaving preparations. → foreign sources, Not only foreign assets at our disposal, Inecessary hardship avolded... : Germany

Sold Agents but controlled ter- "To achieve maximum effort! "The rise in the cost of Ilv-jare assured of the activé help of Britories will be unable to we must plan our economic ing le less than the rise in free peoples and supplies of the

carry on trade on any, scale with strategy with a view to the pricom generally. Our object New World to rainforge our own W. R. Loxley & Co., (China) Ltd the outside world.

best co-ordination and co-opera- la that prices of necessitios offorts."-Router inn

"We have got to make the had been our two most import-materials etc., and we must reckon boat of our resources which ant potential providers of must be directed to the na material." tional life and offort necessary

for the victorious conduct of Consumption Of

People

the war and the maintenance of the national spirit. ·

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