TELEGRAMS

Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1917, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

Fer Press Association.---Copyright.

A WARNING.

For Strict Economy. CHRISTCHURCH, May 0. Sir James Allen told a reporter t**day that ho would like to send a message to the peoplo of the Dominion vo make up their minds to begin now to act with the strictest economy in everything “I do not want to he an alarmist, or to say anything to create a panic” he said, “but it is only right to state there is reason to take precautions against any further dislocation of our shipping. Further shipping restrictions may mean that all available space must be used exclusively for dealing with foodstuffs, and absolute necessities, and if it comes to this, the people will have to get. along without many things they think are necessities at the present time.” Acclimatising Oysters. Wellington, May 3 The Marina Department has decided to endeavor to acclimatise Stewart Island oysters at the mouth of the A vafere river, south of Blenheim, with a view to establishing oyster beds. If this bed is a success,

others will be planted. Accidentally Killed. Chbistchurch May 4 - Alexander Craighead, married, far* mer, 35 years of age, of Spotswood, Cheviot, was Killed at Waiknku, last night through bis motor car swerving as the result of a tyre bursting. - Charge Withdrawn. Wellington, May 4 When Chard appeared at Court this morning the polios asked leave to withdraw the charge as some material witnesses had left the dominion. Counsel for Chard stated that the report that the map had left for Frisco immediately after the alleged offence, was incorrect. He remained in New Zealand for two years after the strike and then went to Frisco. The case was withdrawn without prejudice,