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(ii) The establishment of military courts.

(iii) The control, so far as possible, of the

influx of civiliars by land and sea.

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

The establishment of relief camps and the provision of relief for distressed persons.

The provision of medical treatment in these camps, in hospitals or elsewhere.

The taking of adequate measures of public realth and sanitation.

(vii) The restoration and maintenance of essential

public services.

(viii) The control and distribution of supplies.

(ix)

(x)

(xi)

Responsibility for enemy state property and the property of absent owners, etc. (in accordance with a separate Directive).

The setting up of such wartime control (e.g. exchange control, censorship) as may bo deguod necessary,

Treatment of renegades and quislings in accordance with the terms of the special Tarostive issued to you.

(xii) the establishment of currency, banking and

fiscal arrangements in accordance with separate Directives.

(xiii) The control of prices and wages.

(xiv) The greatest possible use of local resources.

These activities will require the provision of both consumption and capital goods. The essential supplies required for the period of military administration are being procured from the War Office and will be shipped to you as soon as possible.

You will be furnished with particular Directives on the more important of these matters.

4. In carrying cub your duties you will bear in mind the long term objectives of lonial policy. This will involva: