188 MAN POWER IN CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. M E M O R A N D U M. OBJECT OF THE PAPER. 1. The War of 1914 taught that the demands made in war by industry upon the man-power of the nation must receive in some respects prior consideration to those of the fighting forces. The object of this paper is, therefore, to consider the number of men which can be made available for the armed forces of certain foreign countries, taking into account the minimum demands of industry, agriculture, transportation and other services essential to the continuation of national life, and to the maintenance of the forces in the field.