Shire did not know that Dejoka had a fierce "battle" with Gallieni when registering industrial property in Paris.
Gallieni moved quickly, as he said to his staff: "The Germans are retreating, gentlemen! We urgently need sidecars to catch up with the Germans, rather than tanks that can block bullets. This is a pressing matter because if we give the enemy just a few days, they will establish a defensive line that our sidecars won't be able to cross!"
Therefore, early the next morning, Gallieni submitted the application to procure sidecars to the government and followed up on it throughout the process.
The procedure went smoothly, thanks to the uniqueness of the sidecars. Even the only motorcycle factory was Shire's, so Gallieni's application was soon approved, and he gained the authority to independently purchase sidecars on behalf of the military.
