MARSHALLING FORCES

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20051, 25 September 1939, Page 9

MARSHALLING FORCES

CANADIAN EFFORTS INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (British Official Wireless.) Reed. 9 a.m. RUGBY, Sept. 23. The methodical way in which Canada is marshalling her naval, military and air forces and her great productive resources to play her part in the war, was recently revealed by Canada’s National Defence Minister, Mr. N. McLeod Rogers.

The British Government indicated that Canada would be of most assistance tab once iby facilitating purchase by the . United Kingdom of essential supplies. This will involve immediately the organisation of Canadian industry to meet heavy demands and finding some way by which Canadian dollars may be made available to the British Government. This will probably involve the repartition of Canadian securities held in London and, at a large stage, the granting of credits.

Regarding general enlistment, Mr. Rogers stated that Canada’s policy is to avoid indiscriminate recruitment and to proceed along wellordered lines as the circumstances render desirable.

The statement also disclosed that specific naval measures have already been taken by Canada, whose naval forces arc on duty on both coasts. Mine-sweeping operations have been actively developed and a very considerable number of auxiliary vessels arc on duty.

The anti-submarine defences are being expanded and will be extended to locations hitherto unprotected. Measures are also being taken for the progressive enlistment of naval personnel up to a number approximately double the present strength