Mr, Chamberlain's object, stated, is to secure full ce-ordination of the work of departments which have related functions, and to keep the War Cabinet informed of all questions of major importance.
Lord Chatfield wilt not be replacea as Minister for Ca-ordination of De~ fence, The Minister of Supply will ye added to Mr. Churchill's Defence London, Apr. 4. Mr, Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, today told the Central Council of the National Union of Conservative and Unionist Association that he was more confident than ever before that Britain would win the war. "I feel ten times as confident of victory as T did at the beginning," he said. "I do not believe that the nation was ister for the Ca-ordination of Defence was necessary in peace, his xesponsbilities in war wore greatly lessened the establishment of a war cabinet, especially as his power to ce-ordinate and make decisions must ass automatically into the Prime Ministes's hands.
He therefore placed his ofice en tirely at the Premier's disposal.
'Mr, Chamberlain replied that when he appointed Lord Chatfield, ho felt that in the conditions which' he then expected to prevail Lord Chataeld's ong experience would be invaluable, ever so completely united on the broad aims of our policy and determination to carry on and fight until we have achieved our purpose," he said. United Press. departments in relation to the econo. mie efforts of the country as a whole.
At the Air Ministry Sir Samuel Hoare wilt have the assistance of Lord Riverdale, who has been appointed vice-chairman of the Air Council Supply Board, with special functions relating to the acceleration of aircraft production—Reuter.
In fact, conditions had proved very different' from anticipations. Never theless, the Premier expressed his gratitude for Lord Chatileld's coun-se}, and. skilful handling of matters, which had been of the utmost as:
Mr. Chamberlain continued: fam." now contemplating certain changes which I believe will prove valuable in prosecuting the war, but which will somewhat reduce the func tions with which you have been par-Aicularly associated." He. expressed the hope it might be possible to find other means for "making your great abilities available for the benefit of the country in winning the war."
Reuter's Lobby Correspondent re-pons that Sir Samuel Hoare's appointment to the Air Ministry, of hich he has been the head tiviee inasmuch doubts as to was not required there, Sir Samuel Hoare's appointment, in view of his previous associations with the Air Ministry and Admiralty, is expected to bring reassurance to the nities, Reich's Lost "Classes" led to Colours Berne, Apr. 4.
Germany is pushing at full speed her recruiting of all men born in the years of 1003-08, according to. the: Berlin correspondent of the "Neue Zuercher Zeitung." These men, members of the so-called "Lost Classes," who were too old to serve! their term of obligatory military ser-vie when conscription came into effect in 1938, will be, incorporated the ranks of the "Wehrmacht."
Meanwhile, steps are being taker to bring Into the service men who served in the war from 1914-18, in order that their superior experience Will be effective in the taining of youths. It is planned completely to Surround the younger, inexperienced men with these veterans, thus increasing their eMeiency.
The correspondent estimates that the total number of men under arms In Germany at present is about 6,000,-
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