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ment suggested in the case of the examination of live-stock for export to New Zealand from San Francisco; and also to arrange for the British Consular Officers mentioned in the memorandum to act in the capacity suggested. 3. Twelve copies of regulations under the Stock Act, 1908 (Notice No. 1803) are enclosed. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. A. Bonar Law, PIC., &o, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies,

Enclosure. Prime Minister's Office, Wellington, 29th April, 1916. Memorandum for His Excellency the Governor. The Prime Minister presents his compliments to His Excellency the Governor, and begs to inform him that, in accordance with the regulations under the Stock Act, 1908, for the prevention of the introduction into New Zealand of diseases affecting stock, the places mentioned in the following table have been appointed by the Minister of Agriculture as the ports from which live-stock intended for exportation to New Zealand must be shipped : —

In the case of the United Kingdom, London, Liverpool, and Glasgow are the ports specified by the regulations from which the shipment of live-stock to New Zealand is permitted. In accordance with the regulations referred to above, the Minister of Agriculture has further approved of the following arrangements being made in connection with the veterinary inspection of live-stock intended for shipment to New Zealand from overseas countries : — Namo of Country. Veterinarian appointed. United Kingdom ... The New Zealand Veterinary Officer attached to the office of the High Commissioner, or any veterinarian nominated by the High Commissioner, for the ports of London, Liverpool, and Glasgow. Canada ... ... Any veterinarian in the employ of the Canadian Government, for the Port of Vancouver. United States ... Any veterinarian in the employ of the United States Government, for the Port of San Francisco. France ... ... Any veterinarian nominated by the British Consul-General at Havre or Marseilles, for these ports respectively. Spain ... ... Any veterinarian nominated by the British Consul at Corunna, for the Port of El Ferrol. Portugal... ... Any veterinarian nominated by the British Consul at Lisbon, for that port. Mr. Massey will be glad if His Excellency will take steps to notify the Imperial authorities of the above, and also to arrange— (1.) For the United States Government to be communicated with, with a view to securing its concurrence in the arrangement suggested in the case of the examination of live-stock for export to New Zealand from San Francisco; and (2.) For the British Consular Officers in the countries mentioned to act in the capacity suggested. In order that those concerned may be apprised of the provisions of the regulations referred to there are forwarded with this memorandum one dozen copies of the regulations. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister.

No. 18. New Zealand, No. 111. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 11th May, 1916. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No. 138, dated 25th February, enclosing copy of a letter from the General Post Office, London, relative to the issue of special postage-stamps in connection with the war.

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Name of Country. Kinds of Live-stock. Ports appointed. United States Canada France Spain Portugal j . Horses, mules, and asses Horses, mules, asses, and cattle .. Asses Asses Asses San Francisco. Vancouver. Havre and Marseilles. El Ferrol. Lisbon.