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6th January 1920
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Trade with India.

A comprehensive report on the conditions and prospects of British trade in India at the close of the war by H.31. senior trade commissioner in India and Ceylon has recently been issued as a Commend paper (No. 442) at the ptioe of 2s. net. Its aim is to inipress upon British manufacturers and exporters the recent changes in the import trade of India, which call for special efforts and revised methods and organization on their part. The report is divided into Jive parts, the first of which contains a general survey of the industrial and commercial position obtaining in India, prior to and during the war; the second part contains a detailed examination of the leading import trades; and the third part deals with their representation and distribution in India with definite recommendations to the revised methods which might, with advantage, be adopted by British interests in order to meet the new conditions. The fourth part of the report treats of the development of Indian • industries and its significance, whilst the fifth has special reference to Canadian products.

Petrol Scarcity in France.

Many reports have lately been received with regard to the great scarcity of petrol in France, and the Automobile Association states that this is particularly noticeable in the southern district. Many Riviera resorts were recently without petrol for a fortnight, and sup

plies are now very limited. The difficulty has become so acute that the Government have appointed a special Petrol Controller to attend to importa

tion, sales, and distribution. Be will give preference to the needs of industry, transport, and the liberated regions of France.

Coal Transport in France.

The lack of coal in France is not the only or even the principal reason for the coal shortage. This appears to be proved by the latest figures from Rouen showing the amount of coal waiting there to be transported to the interior. No less than 430,000 tons are lying at the quays in barges and vessels waiting to unload. The flooded state of the rivers has rendered its transport more acute than ever, owing to the fact that only two barges can be towed bytugs which would ordinarily draw a train of eight or nine. Railway services have been considerably depleted.

Lack of transport is leading to a great deal of speculation, both on a large and small scale. Early every morning on the road from Lille, Douai and Valenciennes may be met a procession consisting of a motley-collection of conveyances on their way to Bruay and Marles, where coal may be bought for 80 or 90 francs per len at the pithead ; it can be sold again in the big towns for 250 to 280 francs per ton. The difference in price is solely due to the difficulty of conveying the coal this comparatively short distance. Until the transport difficulty is overcome there seems very little poseibility of relieving the situation.

4018 Bearing in mind the considerable number of war vehicles still in France it appears to us that if these could only be used at the docks the situation would be speedily restored to a normal condition.

Honour for Sir A. Stanley.

Congratulations from the commercial vehicle and transport industries will cordially be extended to the Right Hon. Sir Albert H. Stanley, P.C., M.P. for AL-hton-under-Lyne, and a former President of the Board of Trade, upon his elevation to the peerage. Si: Albert has made a clese study of the passenger transport problems.

Persian Agriculture.

There is an opening for the potential use of agricultural • implements in Southern Persia. The country is . well adapted for their use, and if it becomes • comparatively free from local disturbances the motor. tractor should play an important part in the cultivation of the large tracts of territory.

Napier Accounts.

Although at the annual meeting of D. Napier and Son, Ltd,' one day last week, the accounts were not ready for presentation the directors were satisfied that the trading for the year ended September 30th warranted them recommending a, dividend being paid at the same rate as last year, viz., 10 per cent, less income tax on the ordinary shares. The warrants will be posted on January 15th.

American Tractor Production.

According to a recent report from Stockton, California, Mr. J. M. Krayer, president of the Krayer Tractor Manufacturing Co., has filed articles of incorporation fur a five million dollar plant to be erected for the manufacture of a. new Four-Pull tractor. The construction of the plant will begin in the spring, and operations will commence within a year; it will cover a space of 80 acres.

Tyre Pressures and Loads.

We have received a most interesting and useful booklet from the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., Aston Cross, Bir

mingham. It contains. information on the air pressures and loads for pneumatic tyres. By adhering to the loads and pressures specified in the tables given, the best service will be obtained from the tyres.

In one part of the booklet, the factors which govern tyre life are summarized in a very clear manner, and the user is informed of exactly what differences are made in the life of a tyre and its cushioning capacity by changing any of these factors.

Revolution in Agriculture.

Earl Beauchamp, speaking at Kidderminster recently, said that, at thepresem tune, it wan well worth consideration whether the whole of agriculture was net going through a considerable revolution. The motor had revolutionized traffic on the high reads., :eid it might revolutionize the system of farming. Most of the agricultural implements, suet", as motor ploughs, did not find complete and ecA. nominal use on t-he ordinary holding of the tenant farmer in this country. They needed a larger area, and he rather felt inclined to think that, for the next few, years, agriculture would move in the directum of larger farms and of small holdings. More small holdings and fewer farms of .present size, but much larger than the present day. They would be able then, with the help of modern machinery, to work the land more economically and profitably for all concerned.

East Kent Road Car Co.'s Report.

The report of the Kent Road Car Co., Ltd., for the year ended September 30th shows, after deducting ,all Items chargeable to revenue, including depreciation, a net profit on the year's working of £12,677, to which must 'be added the balance brought from the previous year, i.e., £593, making a total of £13,270.

After setting aside £2,000 for the establishment of a staff and employees benefit fund, allocating £500 to general reserve, and paying a dividend of 10 per cent., which will absorb £9,433, there remains t o be carried forward a. balance of £1,336.

The termination of the war brought a...bout the return of visitors to the coastal. towns served by the company, and the removal of various restrictions has enabled the company to operate a greatly increased mileage. These facts have contributed to the improved working profit.

Transport in American Industries.

The development of the motor vehicle as a commercial freight carrier has attained great proportions in the industrial territory round Cleveland, and this is partly due to the impetus given to.the movement by the, establishment of traffic bureau and the educational campaign conducted by the Cleveland end Akron motor and rubber industry leaders. A daily service is now being maintained between Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburg, Toledo and Youngstown, which is used by manufacturers for the delivery of finished products and the -cenveyance of raw materials.. The cost of transport does not greatly differ from railway charges.

Tyres for France.

The Keystone Tyre and Rubber Co. announce that thay have accepted an order for three million dollars' worth of tyres to be used on taxicabs throughout

France. This is reported to be the largest single order taken by an American rubber concern since the cessation of

the war. •


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