DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 December 1921, Page 7

DOMINION NEWS.

DEFENCE RETRENCHMENT. By Telegraph.—Press Association. - Wellington, Nov. 30. The constant outcry against Defence expenditure appears to be bearing fruit, for further retrenchment is proposed by the department. The first step has been made at Trentham, where it has been decided to discontinue the fortnightly schools of instructions which have been a feature of the life there for some years past. This has necessitated the dismissal of a number of men connected with the work; but this will not be all. A full statement may be expected shortly from the Minister, who expected to disclose the fact that the services of some of the permanent staff -have been found unnecessary. Incidentally it is understood that Cabinet adheres to the decision not to hold a Dominion Rifle Association meeting this year. WOOL-GROWERS’ AND SEAMEN’S FUND. Foxton, Nov. 30. The Governor-General, responding to the toast of his health, coupled with the Royal Navy, at the citizens’ luncheon tendered to Their (Excellencies, referred to the New Zealand wool-growers’ and the British Seamen’s fund. He said the officers snd men of the Royal Navy and mercantile marine deeply appreciated the action of the New Zealand wool-growers in helping to make provision for the dependents of sailors killed in t'he service of their country. This was appreciated all the more because the wool-growers are passing at present through very hard times. WOOL SALES DIFFICULTY SETTLED Wellington, Nov. 30. The wool sales are. to proceed at Napier on December 5, and Wellington on December 13. The bill of lading difficulty has been settled.