Show COAL FAMINE IN FOREIGN conspiracy THOUGHT TO BE developing london feb 1 the announcement that a firm of cardiff coal shippers has contracted to supply foreign agents with tons of steam coal tor shipment abroad has occasioned genuine uneasiness the destination of the fuel is not mentioned but as coal at present Is exceptionally scarce in germany france and russia it is probably going to one of these countries france is already replenishing her home deficiency by buying in the united states but the american shipments are intended solely for railroad lof and will not be used in the navy the vital interest which the question has for great britain will be understood der stood when itis realized that nat is depending on wales for coal for the numerous transports that hae gone to durham because the colonial fields have been closed by the war it is pointed out that it would be a good move on he part of foreigners to drain the fuel forces of great britain in this manner and in the event 01 sudden demands the british navy be perilously crippled by the ks of so much coal some of the newspapers advocate the placing an embargo on such transactions in time of war |