LATE NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1917, Page 1

LATE NEWS.

Per __ Press Association.—Copyright SUPPLY Of FLOUR. Tc be Conserved WELLINGTON, May t. \ As a result of a recommendation from the Efficiency Board, it is anticipated that the Government will shortly Gazette regulations to conserve the . country’s supply of flour to the greatest possible advantage. For this purpose,' it is likely that the manufacture of pastry and delivery of bread will he prohibited. Another proposal is to establish bread depots where, bakers wjU deliver their bread for their customers, who must call for"'it. Each baker will he allowed to use only one cart. , G Many explanations are offered, hut the most likely is that the proposed change is merely the beginning of a movement to conserve the resources of the country in provisions as well as'in men. New Zealand hardly supplies sufficient, wheat for her own present purposes', and has in the past imported supplies. The maximum supply is

needed in England now, and if New Zealand can become independent - of • outside markets a great stop will be taken. The employees will .necessarily be reduced, hut the Govesmnent lias undertaken to find employment for the. men at usual rates of pay. ' ; Bakers who have stocks of .eggs in hand for manufacture of pastry are to be allowed a fixed period to work them After that, the. Government will requisition tlie supply remaining from the bakers. The Irish Situation. . . LONDON, May 2nd. The Daily News Parliamentary reporter says the .Irish situation is gloomy. The Ulster extremists are victorious having. secured Lloyd George’s support. Even the War Cabinet has agreed to a clean cut issue. Election Result. CHRISTCHURCH, May 2. *fihe filial results of the City Council election-,was as follows: „ Association ;. d 9 Labour 5 . -.W Indopeiidfn't . . .2--The new Councillors include Mrs. Ada Wells, a Labour nominee.