The Archive · 1940

Precautionary Measures

Hanoi, Oct. 26.

Indications that the Government: General of Indo-China is enforcing general plan whereby the country could continue to lead a normal life in the event of her maritime cor munications abroad being cut off, Is seen in a decree adopted today restricting the use of automobiles should Indo-China's petrol supplies be. interrupted, It is stressed here that this measure is only part of the general plan mentioned above.

Other measures, which may taken in the enforcement of this plan, are the restriction of flour Consumption, the distribution ration cards, and the compulsory use, in certain cases, of fuel" which Is "The enforcement of such a plan, if necessary, would result in Indo-China adapting herself immediately to prevailing circumstances, Meanwhile, it is asserted here that restriction on the use of petrol contemplated at present, In this connection, it may be recalled that decree was adopted on Septesber 6, 1939, compelling petrol importers tly to maintain 40 per cent, their supplies og a reserve stock. Hawa,

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