TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1918, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

iPER PRESS ASSOCIATION.—COPYRIGHT.] HEMP MARKET. WELLINGTON, Oct. 29. The outlook for liemp appears to have become considerably worse, for it is now stated that an embargo has been placed on tile export of the commodity to tlie United States. As there is no immediate prospect of shipping to the United Kingdom, merchants and millers are at their wits’ end to know what to do. Storage accommodation for this commodity will bo difficult to find, and it is very probable that the mills will either reduce their outputs or close down temporarily. A SUICIDE. WELLINGTON, Nov. 1. Sergeant J. Saunders, a returned soldier and member of the garrison of Somes Island, was found shot dead in the guardroom,' with a service revolver in oiip hand. Deceased left a note bidding farewell to Major Matheson and staff. He was a single man, and about 50 years of age. TRKNTHAM CAMP CANTEEN. WELLINGTON, This Day. As from yesterday Trentham Camp canteens .are placed in the administration of the Military Authorities. All profits will be paid into the canteen funds and are returnable to the men through ■ ‘thieSr respective units. The prices are on a par with,-and in some cases, are lower than pre-war rates. Civilians are strictly debarred fitoni participation in the benefits of ' the system, which is designed purely for sol diers. A similair arrangement has been in operation in Fcatherston Camp for some time. 43rd REINFORCEMENTS. WELLINGTON, This Day. The Minister of Defence has been advised that the first portion of the 43rd Reinforcements have arrived safely at their destination.