CHAPTER VIII 



The supplying of population to the Dominions. — The 

 first necessity of the Dominions, without which a pro- 

 duction on tlieir part sufficient to satisfy the needs of 

 the United Kingdom could not take place, is human 

 energy, and we must see, therefore, what means exist for 

 satisfying this demand. It is agreed that a popula- 

 tion derived from the British Isles would be the most 



Table No. XVIH 



Table showing proportion of population engaged in 

 production from land in various countries. 



suitable for the purpose, and it is therefore a matter 

 of inquiry how far the United Kingdom would be able 

 to afford the large numbers of people whose aid is 

 necessary for such a greatly enhanced production. 



What is the number of people whose transportation 



