The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-02

"(3l-Arrangements begun for the
proper financing of purchases by the
countries at war with Germany Of
supplies from neutral countries.
Decentralization in the financial
discussions Of the inter-allied con-
ference.
Shipping Program.
"u)-FulI and detailed reports
were secured showing total loss of
tonnage due to war risks and ma
rine risks from Aug. 1, 1914, to Sept.
30. 1917.
"(2)-Ths estimated output OF new
tonnage by the allies during the year
1918 was ascertained.
"(3)-The proper employment of
existing tonnage so that the max
imum utilization OF such tonnage
could be effected was provided for
in a resolution adopted by the inter
allied conferences:
THE allies considering that the
means Of maritime transport at their
disposal as well as the provisions
which they dispose of should be
utilized in common for the pursuit
OF the war, have decided to create
an inter-allied organization for the
purpose Of co-ordinating their &C
ton to this effect and OF establish
ing a common program constantly
kept up to date, enabling them by
the maximum utilization of their re-
sources to restrict their importa-
lions with a view OF liberating the
greatest amount Of tonnage possible
for the transportation of American
troops
"(4)-The whole question of the
Of neutral tonnage inI
line with the proposals made byI
neutral countries with respect to
cussed and plans looking to the fav-
orable result of tonnage negotiations
with neutral countries were sub
stantially agreed upon.
"(b)--A survey was completed of
the ports Of debarkation of Ameri-
can troops and supplies, and plans
were made looking to the more ex-
peditious discharge Of troops and
cargoes so as to permit the return
Of vessels TO their home ports with
the least possible delay.
War Trade.
"G)-FulI and detailed confer |
snces were held with the British, |
French and Italian representatives
upon blockade matters and a COM
plete understanding was obtained Of |
The principles under which these
countries were proceeding.
GA mass Of information was |
obtained with reference to rationing |
of Switzerland, Nor |
way, Sweden, Denmark and Holland. |
"(3)-An agreement between the |
war trade board and the Swiss So
,iety surveillance was agreed to and /
executed by the Swiss delegates and |
M N1TNnnV,,3~lr aHa -
var trade board.
"(4)-Arrangements were made |
'or the participation Of the United
States in the deliberations of the /
International commission
IN contingents sitting in Paris and
IN the inter-allied commission OF
3erne, Switzerland
"(5)-Tentative plans subject to
he approval of the war trade board
we're made for the appointment of
and STATS of the war
rade board in London and Paris.
War Industries.
"Q)-A detailed study was made
# the organization of the British
of munitions and the supply
Of the British admiralty
nd the British war office, and a
omplete analysis Of the facts and
Igures in possession of these depart-
nents Of the British government was
made. The report embodying the
esultsi of the investigation contains
full statement of the methods in
England for supplying the
rmy, and navy with munitions and
Their materials, and also statistics
elating to the mutual cooperation
ecessary to. be effected for the
roper supplying of the armed forces
( the countries waging war on the
entral powers.
GA survey was made by the ,
ystem in practice in Great Britain
elating to the letting of government
ontracts and the organization OF
Industries throughout Great Britain.
"(3)-Attendance at the inter allied |
difference in Paris and in particular
t the meetings OF the representatives
( the several allied nations having
} do with munitions questions.
"(4)-FuIl conferences with repre- !
sntatives of the United States ord
ance department in France and rep
OF British and French
Iunitions departments stationed
here, resulting in the embodying OF
in memoranda submitted
the war department. y
Food Program.
OLA comprehensive and accur-
.e estimate was obtained of the food
the possession of the allied ma :
ons and of the amounts that must s
} supplied by North America during
le year ending Oct. /, 1918. Cabled s
formation had not been Of salts
Glory nature and personal contact
it'll the statistical boards and food
of the countries con- n
rned was necessary in order that j
e necessary data it is believed made &
,ailable .
"(2)-The curve of shipments Of r
odstuffs, required from North
merica for the United Kingdom,
.ance and Italy, was fixed for the I.
an ending I9Is-It is believed that
g program worked out In the con- Z
renee with the several inter allied y
ecutives dealing with supplies Of Y
odstuffs will grant greater facill- 2
IS for the distribution of foodstuffs
q lower cost in terms of tonnage
ID transportation.
'(3)-In order TO permit the United i
ates to visualize the problem Of g
Cd control in North America, plans K
IRE worked out whereby the gov 8
nments of Great Britain, France y
d Italy agreed to put into effect y
legalized and compulsory control n
foodstuffs in these countries. M
"(4)-The creation by the inter- q
led conference in Paris Of an in "
national scientific committee on 4.
to consist Of two rep Y
sentatives each Of the United \.
ates, Great Britain, France and y
ny. This committee to be in con- y
luous session in Europe for the Il
rpose OF studying the alimenta- 81
n OF the allies. This committee 10 8;
IND in an advisory acapacity to @
) food administrations of the q