-3- of the manufacturing plan articles for miliatry use on the scale planned. In the end, it is to be borne in mind that the well known industrial centers have not been essentially changed; this is true in particular of the two kernels of the German military industry: the Ruhr and Central Germany (coal, iron chemicals, building of heavy machinery) as well as of the shipyards on the coasts of the North Sea and the Batic. 4. The using up of labor, raw and other materials and equipment in the plants operating at full capacity shows a rising curve . This developement necessitates the procurement of full relief, both with respest to the workers and the position as to raw and other materials. This is possible only by a military decision and the regrouping of all factors in domestic production, that is by a reduction of the gigantic army of men and the consumption of materials, and by returning to agriculture, the produotion of Industrial equipment, ect., the labor forces of millions that are tied up. Besides, the supplies hitherto tied up for the military supply offices and the striking production of foodstuffs, clothing and machinery of all kinds must be released. According to the estimates as of April of this year, over 80% of production is operating for military equipment; of the sound |