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THE SHIPPING PROBLEM. XO IMPROVEMENT IN SIGHT - Received August 18, 5Ji p.m. London, August 17. The Australian and New Zealand editors conferred with Mr. Clynes, of the Ministry of Food. Mr. Clyneb, m welcoming them, regretted the shipping stringency made it impossible for the Govortttnent to avail itself of essential commodities of food and clothing, of whitfh Australia and New Zealand had jtreat supplies. He wonld be very glad, if the situation could be relieved, to enable the importation of food from remote parts of tlx Empire. The Government -were applying themselves to lUs problem with the greatest sympathy and earnestness.—'Press Assoc.
THE WAR CABiNET SCHEME. STATEMENTS BY NEW ZEALAND DELEGATES. Received August 18, 5.5 p.m. London, April 17. Mr. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward are preparing for an early return to New Zealand.
Mr. Massey, interviewed, emphasised that the War Cabinet scheme was not ftnal, being subject to ratification by the Gev*rnm>nts and Parliaments of the Dominions. It must not be assumed that Kew Zealand would agree. A summary published by The Times did not fully disclose the details. It is understood that Mr. Lloyd George will Urae a statement on Monday. Doubtless, the scheme wilt be subjected to keen criticism in Australasia. Aa far as he personally was concerned, he hoped the sew -development wonld lead to permanent representation in the Imperial Ctfcinet.
Sir Joseph Ward, interviewed, said the War Qsbinet's decision only amount* to ■a invitation of the Dominions to send representatives. Asked if lie probably would bo New Zealand's nominee, he awrdy replied: "I am now packing «• go to New Zealand."—United Serrfte.
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. London, August 16. The Daily Chronicle states that delay lit the developments regarding the exchange of prisoners is due to Germany's neglect to ratify the agreement. 3ertain irregularities have Already been noticed in Germany's method of carrying nut the agreement with France Ah*.-X.Z. Cable A?«n.
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