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Hon Forster states the Shipping Controller proposes to laoilirate wool imports for military and export purposes, but not for essential home consumption, It is expected that tbe tonnage needed for Australian food will appreciably reduc9 the wool shipments.
Ho poinfed out that other raw materials were ample. Timber and jute had already suffered similarly. Buoyant Revenue London, March 7 Treasury returns for eleven months indicate the revenue estimate of the year of 502 millions will be exceeded by 30 millions. SENATE SUGGESTION. On Limiting Speeches. (Received March 8, at 11 a.m.) Washington, March 7 The Senate Rules Committee has agreed to a iwc-thirds closure rule, by which twc-thirls of the Senate may limit a debate to a on 9 hourppsech by each Senator. The rule now goes to the party •aucuses, THE IRISH QUESTION.
Proposed Arbitrators
(Received March 8, at 11.30 a.m.) London, March 7
In Parliament Hon Asquith proposed that Colonial 9tatenmon adjust the Irish question, subject to Parlismimt’s approval.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 March 1917, Page 3
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