The Guardian (And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times.) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1939. POOLING RESOURCES.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1939, Page 4

The Guardian (And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times.) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1939. POOLING RESOURCES.

An important stage lias been reached in the war by the announcement that Great Britain and France are new pooling all essential ri sou ices to carry on their task to final victory. Tins means that the union of the two nations could hardly be closer, and cements the entente. cordiale in final attachment. The: unity applies not only to supplies, but also economically. so that the Allies are to see the war through together in the closest collaboration. There has been much Evidence of this unity of action right from the first. The fact that a notable French general was placed in supreme command, was a gesture in regard to the land forces which left no doubt as to the trend of events. Since then there has been evidence of close co-operation, and interchange of visits in Paris and London, as well as at the fighting front to ensure the completest of preparations. By the arrangement now announced, and united action in buying or securing supplies, there, should be a great saving economically, as well as avoidance in competitive action on any foreignmarket. The agreement shows the oneness of determination .to see the war through to the appointed end. It has been mentioned before, that France has now become the British frontier, superseding the English Channel. Troops, very adequately outfitted have been sent to France under a capable general, to co-operate with the French troops of France, which equally involves the defence of the United Kingdom. So far wearing-down tactics are .used against the enemy which is at present actually in great numerical strength. Watch and ward are kept by the joint air forces of the two countries, and are doing the task with conspicuous success. Thanks to French anticipatory defence works, the Allies have a. wonderful defence line along the whole frontier, and the fullest tribute is due ■ to France for the preparation of such a comfortable and substantial line *Qf defence. The two forces share in this common defence, which duo forth the admiration of the visiting Dominion representatives on last week’s visit to the front line. The Maginot Line is thus pooled and shared already. Equally, the air force of each country is working together in the common purpose. Likewise, the French Navy is associated in the closest of action with the British-plan of campaign at sea, and reports go to show how successful these activities are. Without a formal understanding there has been by virtue cf the needs, a pooling of the resources, but under the, agreement now acclaimed as of the greatest importance, suoplies and finance will be brought into the arrangement, and each country will work together for the common nurnose. It is a revelation of goodwill and fixed determination to see the war carried to a successful conclusion, and in itself gives assurance of the genuine thoroughness with which all phases

will be prosecuted in the endeavour to attain the final victory.