TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 November 1918, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYKIGBr.]

SHIPPING SITUATION

WELLINGTON, Nov. 14

Referring to the shipping situation, Mr Massey said this evening that he had not received official confirmation of the cabled statements regarding an improvement in the shipping situation iolotving the armistice, but he had no doubt that the position would become easier very quickly. The suspension of the transport of American troops tq Franco, and the release of many steamers employed by the Admiralty, would mean a speedy improvement in the supply of shipping for the transport of foodstuffs, and New Zealand, which had large accumulations of produce in store, would share the benefit.

PRESS CENSORSHIP

WELLINGTON, Nov 17

The Press censorship restrictions have been completely removed regarding the publication in the press and elsewhere of the sailing dates and itineraries of merchantships; also restrictions on commercial cables dealing with dates, movements and itineraries of all merchantships, wheresoever proceeding. The a hove term of merchant ships is not to include war transports, war vessels or hospital ships.

MINING RETURNS. REEFTON November IG. The Consolidated Group crushing returns for October are as follows;. — Progress—Crushed 16G0 tons, value £2507; working expenses £1855, capital £lO, development £335. Blaekwater—Crushed 2400 tons, value £4,890; wroking expenses £2901, capital £296, development £393, shaft £7l.