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      that the British are preparing to use gas warfare and is being 
      advised to take precautions. Prom previous experience of German 
      methods there is the possibility that this may be a move in preparation 
      for the German themselves adopting chemical warfare against this 
      country. This possibility has been forseen and measures which 
      are being actively pursued have been already taken to counter 
      any such step by the enemy.