Mr. McNutt as well as many Far Eastern observers were said to be convinced that commercial trans-
Oceanic flying had reduced considerably Manila's former geographical difficulties preventing her from becoming an increasingly important entrepot ju the Orient. Many transportation experts have voiced the opinion that most express cargo in the future will travel by plane. Consequently, since Manila has air lines connecting the Orient with the West, its potential importance as an airport would also influence the routing and shipping of cargoes through the Philippines, they said.
Officials of the Department of Commerce stated that if commercial tranquility returns to Shanghai, it would restrict Manila's potentialities though if Japan succeeds in establishing commercial restrictions in Shanghai, Manila's chances would be much better, Commercial ihe strategic experts also stressed importance of Manila as a commercial gateway to the East Indies,
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