THE FOOD SUPPLY,

Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1917, Page 2

THE FOOD SUPPLY,

An Optimistic Statement. (Received Judb 2, at 8.55 a.m.) London Jone 1 Mr Prothero speaking at‘the Gardiner’s Company meeting said half, a million new gardens had been cultivated for vegetables. The Ealss of seeds had in3rea?ed 350 per cent, Britain wants roughly nine million 41b loaveß daily. If there is no waste acd everyone tries to economise with brsadstuffs, Germany cannot starve us, even if the submarines triumph so completely that no grain or cereals reach Britain. The submarines may inflict a measure of discomfort and live stock may be put on very short commons, bat the harvest at hand in September will give enongb, plus tbe amount we expeot to have in foodstuffs, to pull us through. Russian Report (Admiralty—per Wireless Pre«s), London, May 31 Russian official—We frustrat'd Turkish attempts north-west of Kafckif, south of Ranee. German AccusationLondon, May 31 ’ The Hamburg “Fremdemblatt," in a frenzied article, accuses tbe English of horrible brutality to German prisoners in Bplgium and France. The paper says the British are even crucifying prisoners, cutting off their noses ears and tongues, gouging out their ey&s, nailing to their breasts the eagles from their helmets. The paper adds : ‘‘They are teaching us how to carry out lex talionis when the tramp of German troops reaches the streets of . London.” Austria’s Parliament. [EEOim’B SERVICE.: COP STBIGHT.] Amsterdam, May 31 Vienna advises state that at the opening of the Reichrath Doctor Gross leader of the German National League, was elected president. Indications are that tbe session will bs stormy. The* Czech parties who are numerically superior have united ip order to insist on the foundation of o single Slav State, while the Poles and Socialists demand a union of Galicia with an independent Poland, having an outlet To the seas. tiaig’s Report. London, Jnnel Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports :—There i& only mutual artillery activity at different points on the front. '' , . Chinese Rebellion. Shanghai, June 1 The serious situation is developiog rapidly in tbe Anhavei, Hunan, and the Manchurian provinces. Armies will probably march on Pekin immediately. Shelling Rheims. Paris, June 1 A thousand shells fell in Rheims on the 27th and about two thousand on the 28th. Austrian Gun Losses. . Rome, Jane i Austrian prisoners deolare that the Austrian losses in guns is incalculable. Forty were captured by the Italians, bat this is soarcely a tenth of the aotnal losses. Chained to Guns. i Rohe, June 1 The Daily Chronicle’s correspondent at Moofalcona states it was often rumored that tbe enemy made a practice of padlocking machine gunners to the guns. Tkiß has been proved on the slopes of Hermada, where tbe gunners were chained by the ankle to the tripod and by the waist to the gun barrel. The prisoners assert that tbe idea is to prevent retreating gunners from abandoning tbeir gnus, but it is suggested that the Austrians are employing Roumanians. French Report London, June I A French communique states there was fairly lively artilleryicg in the regions of Vaux, Aillon, Liffanx and north-west of Rheims. In the region of Hill 108, which is south oi Berryman-Bac, the enemy exploded several mines and occupied the line trenches thereby wrecked. After a vigorous counter attack in Champagne we ejected tbe enemy. Dealing in Meat. (Australian & N.Z. Gable Association and Reuter), London, June I The Food Controller has ordered dealers to sell cattle exclusively to persons undertaking to slaughter them within a fortnight. Cattle inoludea rams, ewes, wethers and swine Another section eliminates jobbing* in sales of dead meat, and restrictingsalesman’s profits. The regulations do not affect meat imported by the Board of Trade ans retail sales.

Official War News. Wellington, June 2. ThO High Commissioner reports, London, Ist June, 2.20 p.m. : ' General Haig* states westward of Chensey we gained ground; also slightly elsewhere. Patrol encounters resulted in our favour. ' During the night, in the neighbourhood of Gouzeaucomt, north- ■ east of Loos, near Glogstreet Wood, we were successful. Internal Austria. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Renter.) Amiterdam, June 1 Emperor Carl’s speech from the throne solemnly deolared his determination to discharge his duties in a constitutional democratic spirit. He would respect the constitutional liberties but reminded his heavers that the constitution left the question of peace m his hands.

He promised reforms ensuring the development of various nations, the monaroby was subject, however 'to state unity. He proceeded to say. we frarkly and unambiguously announce our willingness to concludepeace based on mutual appreciation of each others position, without feelings of revenge. He alluded to Russia's peace desires

and hoped the same frame of mind would spread to other belligerents. While our people fight irresistibly for honor and existence, we still remain well disposed for peace. Those countries anxious for better relations will find on our side a spirit of reconciliation. ‘Meanwhile we will continue fighting and are prepared to enforce with our arms a good end to the war, though we will be glad to look forward for peace. .1 Internal Russia. (Received Jane 2, at 9.2 u a at.) London, June 1 It is understood that Government’s motive for facilitating the journey to Russia of representatives of different political opinions in Britain is to oom* ply with the Russian Governments and people’s desire to learn the views of all sections of British thought. It is true there are certain small factions which are £not enthusiastic towards the war, represented but the Government is convinced that Britain’ entered the war on behalf of small nations, democracies, freedom, and justice in coarts, and invite the fullest investigation, aod gladly allows all sections to expound their views. £ Roberts,. MacDon*lu, and Jowai will inform Russia how we were driven into the war, and Elevidale Germany’s present endeavor to distoit bsr own objects in forcing the war.