San Francisco, June 30.
Civilian populations have little to fear from poison gas attacks from the skies, according to Sir William Alexander, brigadier-General in the English army, member of the House of Commons, and head of one of the largest chemical plants in the world.
It is largely in the capacity of a chemical experts that Sir William endeavours to free the wind of the average citizen of the dangers of aerial warfare and especially from gas.
"No poison has yet been devised," Sir William said, "that is lighten It sinks to the earth and "What makes this even more advantageous is the fact, as has been demonstrated by experiments, that if a person of average height stands upright, he can walk about and keep his head above it."
Sir William's chemical company is the Charles Tenant plants at Glasgow with international branches. Subsidiaries of the concern produce raw materials for propellants and high explosives, During the early years of the World War, he saw service with the Black Watch Highlanders and was decorated with the D.S.C. and three other medals for bravery. Later, he was placed in charge of British explosives factories and in 1917 was made controller of aircraft and production.
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