TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1921, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

vipwic nnWM|<w ITEMS. •'nV TELEGRAPn- .'SR TRESS ASSOCIATION] PETROL REGULATIONS. WELLINGTON. June- 16 In reply to a deputation concerning the effect of the new petrol regulations upon the typewriter industry, the Minister of Internal Affairs said he thought there had been considerable misapprehension as lo the effect of the regulations. He had no desire to damage any industry and did not think tiie regulations would have the effect that was being suggested. The use of petrol in open vessels admittedly was dangerous. The regulations provided that before was used in this way, the Inspector must satisfy himself that the premises were reasonably safe. The Minister remarked that many people were apt to alarm themselves unnecessarily about the regulations. Protests were being made all over New Zealand at the present time against regulations governing the storage of petrol in private garages. The agitation was being worked up and the regulations weie being described as absurd and arbitrary, and deputations were being arranged. The now regulations weie more liberal than the law that bad been in operation since 1908. 'People "ho were protesting had not asked tor *an interpretation. The Minister added that lie felt sure the Inspectors would assist in seeing the terms of the license were reasonable. ATUA’S STRANDING. AUCKLAND, June 16. The Marine Board found the steamer Atun struck an unchartered coral head at Fiji, 'flie master exercised sound judgment in beaching the vessel. The Court of Inquiry which followed oil June 10th., endorsed the finding of the Marine Board; also that the Master had no reason to believe there was hanger a quarter of a mile off the reef. There was no default or wilful neglect mi his part but he exercised ordinary prudence, skill and reasonable foresight. I'he Court commended the captain for beaching the vessel *as darkness was approaching.

BODY FOUND. WANGANUI, June 10. The body of James Robert Streeter, aged 85, who disappeared from borne yesterday, was found in the river this morning. Deceased was a very old resident of Wanganui. KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MILLS CHRISTCHURCH, June 16. Mr Frostick, Chairman of Directors of the Kniapoi Woollen Cov. states the Company intends to work shorter hours in its factories. The over importation of clothing goods had lessened the demand for New Zealand manufactures and the orders would not keep the plant going full time. The Company hoped to make the reduction to the least jMrssilflo extent in order not to unduly affect the earnings of the workers. SUGAR SUPPLY. MASTEKTON, June 16. Masterton Chamber of Commerce today forwarded the following telegram to the Acting Prime Minister:—“Chamber directs attention to London cable report of Royal Commission on sugar supply and strongly 'suggests the fullest investigation of position before Government renews contracts with Colonial Sugar Coy. as apparently enormous stoclcs are held by the British Government in addition to those at Java, Cuba Mauritius.” \ copy of the telegram will also be sent to the leading Chambers of Commerce in the Dominion.