Arizona republican., 1918-07-24
HERBERT HOOVER. .|S UP PT|M|ST T|C
 REGARDING FOOD
Gives Most Measuring View
 of Situation At Banquet
 In His Honor Given By Lord Mayor of London
Republican A. P. Leased Wire]

LONDON, July 23.-Speaking at a luncheon given in his honor by the lord mayor at the Mansion House today, Herbert C. Hoover, the American food administrator, gave a most reassuring review of the food situation.
 We can say emphatically that all anxiety as to the great essentials of food is now past" MT. Hoover declared
 This was one of the few social af- fairs which MT. Hoover will attend during his stay in London. There were present many distinguished public men.
 No Need of Restriction
 Reviewing what already had been done in the way of increased produc- ton and saving in consumption by vol untary efforts and rationing Mir. Hoov- CT said the eXertion of the American agricultural authorities and farmers had borne such fruit that there will be no need during the next twelve months for any restriction on the vol ume of bread stuffs to be shipped to the European allies
 Continuing MT. Hoover said:
 Tt will be the joint conclusion of my colleagues in the European countries that we can get along with a less mod crate mixture of other cereals in the loaf and thus provide better bread for the two hundred and twenty million people who are opposed to Germany" Must Face Fodder Reductions MT. Hoover pointed out, however that with restricted shipping the en- tente allies must face a reduction in fnddar animal nrn1IIpt ( | until the submarine had been overcome and shipping restored. This degener- ation in production, he added, would | be continuous throughout the war. He contended that it would be good strat- egy to devote European land to bread stuff production and to send animal products instead of fodder from tn, | United States.
 At the mansion house luncheon, the | first speaker was J. Austen Chamber 1 lain, member of the war cabinet, who | expressed in warm terms on behalf oi | the government appreciation to MT | Hoover and the people of the United 1 States for the help rendered the con- mon cause, particularly through the | self sacrifice of a people in a land ol | plenty.
 Grateful to America We have been able to tide over l times of great difficulty and moments of grave anxiety as to the sustenance | of our people" said Mr. Chamberlain flor which we are under lasting deb of gratitude to MT. Hoover and tho people of the United States. This ha! been America's portion of the war bur
 den in a common fight for right | though now they have come to help u' not in foodstuffs alone, but with brav' and gallant troops"
 Proud of Our Army
 | Referring to Emperor Williams ia nous reference to the "contemptibl' British army" MT. Chamberlain sait it would never be forgotten nor for given by the present or future gener ations, the speaker continued:
 The German higher command il this campaign has experienced one de ception as to the military value of thu British army. It seems as if they ar' beginning to have another deception a to the extent of the value of the United States force. Great Britain is proud t call such men brothers in arms. ant to renew and cement on the field o battle the old tires which have bount
 together them and us"