Much of the remaining five per cent. consisted of cereals, which could be used for food or "converted into alcohol for use as motor spirit.
The remaining 86 per cent. consisted of materials which could be used directly for war purposes, and could not be used as food.
Mr. Cross added: "In modern times no Government has done more than the German to abolish distinction between the army and the civilian population, We may well ask what is the object of the German submarine campaign if not to prevent all cargos of foodstuffs reaching this country. Reuter.
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