'A system of permits for the use of goods-waggons is in operation Which prevents the use of any waggon, until' it is known by which steamship the goods In question ure to be exported, Obviously this prevents the Eecumulation of any goods. waiting, export at ports intermediate points.
"One telling Mustration of the effect of this control may be given.
"The Royal Canadian Air Force requested the transport of certain war materials from Vancouver to Montreal in tess time than is occupied by oUF fastest. passenger win cover the 2881 miles. The necessary arrangements were made with the UUlmost speed, a special freight train was loaded and started, it passed our fastest "passenger train—the dominion—en route and the goods were at the dock ready for transfer to a ship one hour before the domitnlon reached Montreal Station.
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