The Washington times., 1918-01-02

Germany. The contribution. OF the
United States to-this pooling arrange
ment was agreed upon. The contribu-
! tions likewise OF the countries asso-
ciated with the United States. were de-
termined. This pooling Arrangement
guaranteed that full equipment OF
every kind would be available 20 all
American troops sent to Europe dur
ing the year 1915
-3.-Unqualiied support to the reso-
luton adopted by the inter- allied
conferences looking to the creation of
an allied advisory board charged with
the duty Of advising the shipping au-
thorities OF each nation concerning
the ALLEGATION OF tonnage so as to per
nit the American military effort to be
realized.
"4-Full survey made OF problem
OF debarkatiOn in Europe of American
military forces and transportation of
such forces and supplies to the bases
Of military operation.
"5.-Arrangements made for fullest
corporation between the United
States, Great Britain, and France in
the production OF military instruments
and supplies of all kinds.
'6.-PlanS made for the proper or
ganizatiOn under naval and military
control OF ports of dsbarkation OF
troops and discharge OF cargoes look
ing to the most economical utiliza-
tion OF tonnage
"7-Participation in military delib-
erations OF Supreme War Council as
step towards efficient and central
lied unity Of control OF military
operations.
FINANCE,
Full detailed conferences with
the financial representatives Of Great
Britain, France, Italy, Japan. Greece.
Roumania, and Russia for the purpose
Of ascertaininG the sxtsnt of the
financial effort necessary on the part
of the United States in order prop
erly to cooperate with these govern
ments in making financial arrange
ments for the prosecution OF the war
against the central powers
'22-COnferences with the represen-
tatives of the above mentioned coun-
tries for the purpose of psTfecting
the organization of an inter-allied
council which is priority board
whose duty II should be TO consider
the relative Importance and urgency
of the financial demands to be made
by the concsrted effort OF the cOun-
tries waging war against the central
powers.
Assistant Secretary OF the Treas
ury Crosby, the financial member OF
the mission, remained in Europe to
act as president OF the inter-allied
counciL)
"S.-Arrangements begun for the
proper financing OF purchases by the
countries at war with Germany Of
supplies from neutral countries.
"4.-Participation in the financial
discussions Of th inter-allied confer
encs.
SHIPPING.
"1-Fun and detailed reports were
secured showing total loss OF tonnage
due to war risks and marine risks
from August 1. 1914. to September 30, |
1917.
"2-The estimated output OF new
tonnage by the slIies during the year
1915 was Rscertainsd.
"3-The proper employment OF ex-
iSting tonnage 50 that the maximum
OF such tonnage could be
effected was provided for IN a resoIu- |
tion adopted by the inter allied con-
ference:
The allies. considering that the |
means OF maritime transport at their |
disposal as well as the provisions |
which they dispose Of, should be util- |
lied in common for the pursuit OF the |
wa, have decided to create an inter |
allied organization for the purpose OF |
co -ordInating their action to this ef-
feet and OF establishing a common |
program constantly kept up TO date, |
enabling them BY the maximum utili- |
iZation OF their resources TO restrict |
their importAtioHs with a view OF lib |
Grating the greatest amount OF ton |
mage possible for the transportation |
of American troops
"4-The whole question OF the en- |
ployment Of neutral tonnage in line |
withs the proposals made by neutral |
with respect to this tonnage I
was eNhaustively discussed and plans 1
looking to the favorable result Of ton |
mage negotiations with neutral coun- I!
tries were substantially agreed upon
"5-A survey was completed OF the {
ports of debarkation OF American !.
troops and supplies, and plans were |
made looking TO the more expeditions I
OF troops and cArgoes so as
to permit the return OF vessels to |
their home ports with the least pos
sible delay.
WAR TRADE.
Full and detailed conferences
were held with the British. French, |
and Italian representatives upon |
blockade matter. and q complete un- /
WAS obtained Of the prin /
cipIss under which these countries
we're proceeding
IA mass OF Information was OBJ |
tanned with reference to rAtIOning re-
of SwttV@rland SoEwA, !