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Taranaki Daily News, 9 January 1917, Page 5

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A COMPLETE SUCCESS. WAY PAYED FOR VICTORIOUS ISSUES. Reuter Service. Received Jan. 8, 10.35 p.m. Rome, Jan. S. The delegates were ovationed in the ,'trsets. They all expressed their satisfaction at the complete success of the conference, whose decisions will he translated into decisive action, paving the way for victorious issues. The discussions "were '"haracterised by absolute frankness ;uid unselfishness, in harmony with tiie delegates' iron determination. -Mr Lloyd George declares himself well fatislied with the result of liis visit. Tiie conference had resolved on vigorous resistance, and had formulated decisive plans for the great effort towards victory. He was especially pleased with the Italians' munition development. -M.-Brand declares that the Conference revealed a complete agreement which would soon produce tangible and magnificent- results.

FURTHER CONSULTATIONS, Received Jan. S, 5.5-5 p.ir.. London, Jan. 7. Rome, Jan. 7. The Allied representatives had further conferences on Saturday and Sunday. Generals Cadorr.a, Lynntey, Dallolio, Morrone, and Palitzine had a military conference on Sunday. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS .MADE. Received Jan. S, 5.30 p.m. Rome, Jan. 7. Mr. Lloyd George and M. Briand declared that they were extremely satisfied with the progress made, the conferences proceeding with perfect harmony. A PLEDGE OF UNITY. Rome, Jan. 7. At a dinner at the French Embassy in honor of the Allied representatives, toasts pledged the Allies to closest union for decisive victory.

DYE RESEARCH. VALUABLE DISCOVERIES. fieceived Jan. 9, 1 a.ta, Times Servico. London, Jan. S. Leeds Uiiirorsitv and the. Educational Committee have organised a scheme of research with a view to the possibility of making dyes for printing and photography. Already important results have been obtained. There are in preparation two dyes whose sensitizing powers are identical with the original German products. The preparation of other dyes is progressing. BRITISH TRADE FOR 191 a. London, Jan.. 7. The imports during 1010 into the United Kingdom amounted to £949,102,G7!), an increase of £97.'259,320, and the exports to £00G,54G,212, an increase of £121,077,705 The imports in December Avero £ 75,400,.10(5, an increase of £5,079,.191, and the exports £,19,928,400, an .increase of £5,980,941, as compared with December, 1915. AN OPTIMISTIC STATEMENT, London, Jan. 7. Lord Northcliffe, interviewed by the Sunday Times after a visit to the Western front, said that never were British troops so assured of victory, and never were German prisoners so gloomy. He saw the British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and part of the French front. The whole of the. Dominion troops were in better fettle than in tho preceding winter.. The health of the army was never better, the average illness, including colds and influenza, being much less than at 'home. It had been exactly three per thousand for the whole winter. Lord Northcliffe is convinced that the war will be decided on the Western front, and he is more confident than ever that the Allies will achieve victory. iHONORS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS.

London, Jan. 7. • Nine New Zealanders have been awitrded the Military Medal, and Sorgt. R. Simmers a bar to his Militarv Medal. ' ■ POTATOES FOR ENEMY. London, Jan. 7. TTfe Exchange Telegraph states that neutral ships leaving' Cardiff are allowed tp take twenty, times as many potatoes an the crews require, and it is believed the excess is going to enemy countries. The leakage is serious and the Board of Trade is making inquiries. Mr. Prothero, speaking at Bedford, said the price of oats had been fixed at 41s 3d per quarter of 3,161b. The War Office is not taking any more farm laborers until the agricultural analysis is completed. A hundred thousand women are employed on the land and as many more are wanted. LABOR AND PEACE. London, Jan. 7. At the annual conference of the Scotl.Nh division 'of the Independent Labor I'nrty, Mr. Girviu deplored the nonacceptance of Germany's offer to discuss peace. He urged the withdrawal of the Labor members from the Cabinet. REGULATIONS FOR SHIPMASTERS. London, Jan. 7. The Gazette publishes a new and comprehensive Admiralty notice relating to shipmasters' duties on approaching specified ports in the British kmpire. The New Zealand ports specified are Wellington, Auckland, Port Lyttelton and Otago. AN APPOINTMENT. The Daily Telegraph states that Mr. L. C. M. Amerv, M;P., has been appointed assistant secretary to the Imperial Defence Committee.