AUSTRALIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 May 1918, Page 5

AUSTRALIA.

AUSTRALIAN WHEAT. fROPOSED SHIPMENT TO AMERICA, Received May 30, 12.50 a.m. , Washington, May 28. The Government is considering proposals by Australia for the shipment of AttMHi's surplus wheat to America. The uMKiMt Is sjuioos to obtain Wheal if shipping is seeurable. The proepecta of the American harvest are good, but advene Weather may unfavorably affect the prospects. Whether the h*iT»ft is good or unfavorable, the AustfluaUi surplus will be most acceptable, aad will enable America to make larger shipments to the Allies.

One proposal 1* the utilisation of ships ordered from Japan when the vessels are e» teat* to Awria. Another scheme submitted by Australia provides for the adjtttateat ol shipping, wherebyall faat Pacifle ships cut be diverted to the Atlantic, while slower vessels ia the Atlantic cafe be used on the safe Pacific route*. It is recognised that speedy Alp* aft the greatest protection against Wbmarinet, whams an increased nuaMt of glow ships could safely and effectively convsy wheat to America. II to believed that certain shipping intaMtft an disinclined to support the latter scheme. The American GovernmaPhgt m pt deviated its Press Association.

AUXILIARY BARQUENTINES. BMshred May 80, 12 .M u. Sydney, May 29. Ifo war news is available. Melbourne, May 29. Mr. Poynton Announced that further contracts are being placed for auxiliary barques tines, i—lrif a total of eight-een.-*-Pre»s Association.