PIRATES AND THE FOOD SHIPS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3081, 11 May 1917, Page 5

PIRATES AND THE FOOD SHIPS

AMERICA'S PLANS FOR DEALING WITH

THE U-BOATS

OFFICIAL ADMISSION OF PRO.

MISING SCHEMES

Washington, May 9. Mr. J. Daniels (Secretary ol iho Navy), after several consultations with the iNaval Board, admits that the Navy has promising pi-ins for dealing with the submarines. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. IMMENSE SHIP-BUILDING PROGRAMME Now York, May 9. The Washington correspondent of the New York "limos" states that Congress will be asked to appropriate a thousand million dollars to construct a merchant fleet; to overcome the submarine danger. The whole programme of the Shipping' Hoards contemplates a total tonnage of sis millions. Every steel mill will be utilised by the Government, and private contracts wi'l be cancelled.—Aus.-N. 'L. Cable Asss. USING THE INTERNED LINERS .VESSEL SAILS FOB FRANCE. New York, May 9. The first- of v the interned German steamers to bo utilised has sailed for I'Franco under the United States fiflg. She is carrying supplies for the Alließ. —Aus.-N. L. Cable Assn. BRITISH MEASURES STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT. London, May 9. In the House of Commons, Dr. D. J M'Namara (Secretary to the Admiralty) stated that sinco January 1 fifteen "British ships had been reported overdue. The Admiralty was taking all possible steps to accelerate tho entry of foodstuffs. Tho Admiralty resources did not permit providing an escort for every ship, but everything possible was being done to safeguard the merchantmen. Tho arrangements could not be discussed publicly without giving the enemy most valuable information. Thero was no reason to believe th&t the submarine* had learned of the routes laid down for merchantmen — Router.

(Rec' May 10, 10.30 p.m.) London, May 9. The Minister for Munitions, in an Order just gazetted, has fixed maximum prices for seeds, oils, and fats ex-snip, mill, and warehouse. These include copra, £46 per ton: Linseed oil, raw 585., boiled 615., refined 635. Imported tallow, 68s. USE OF ■■STARCH RESTRICTED. (Rec. May 10, 10.30 p.m.) - London, May 9. Captain Bathurflt (Secretary to the Food Control Department), speaking in tho House of Commons, said that it had been decided to restrict the use of starch, unless by those licensed to do so. The decision would affect the wearing of starched garments.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN ADMIRALTY CLAIMS. Amsterdam, May 9. Tho German Admiralty's statement 'that over a million tons of shipping was sunk between April 1 and May 6 has been received with tremendous rejoicing in Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ACTION BY BRITISH FOOD y CONTROLLER.. I (Rec. May 10, 8.5 p.m.)' London, May 9. The Press Bureau announces that Lord Devonport (the Food Controller) has fixed the maximum retail price for maize flour and maize meal at 4d. per lb.: oatmeal, rolled oats, and flaked oats, 5Jd. per lb.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. THE WEEK'S IOSS IN MERCHANT SHIPPING DROP IN BIG STEAMER CASUALTIES. London, May 9. .' The Admiralty report on the mil>- ■ marine campaign during the week gives the following' figures, those of last . week's report being given in paren- , theses: — . ] Arrivals , 2374 (2716) \ Departures 2499 (2690) I Sunk, over 1600 tons 24 (88) I Sunk, under 1600 tons ... 22 (18) j Unsuccessfully attacked .. 34 (24) Fishing vessels sunk 16 (8) A mine-sweeper was torpedoed and sunk on Saturday. Two officers and 20 men are missing. An. Italian naval communique Btates that during tho week ending May 6, 464 ships arrived, and 436 sailed. Seven Italian steamers and eight sailing ships were sunk. On 6 steamer and two sailing ships were unsuccessfully attacked. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. AMERICAN WHEAT CROP PROSPECTS DISCOURAGING OUTLOOK. , Washington, May 9. The Department of Agriculture has announced that the winter wheat outlook is discouraging. It is hoped that the spring crop will make the production normal, as a greatly' increased acreage has been sown. New York, May 9. The winter wheat crops are estimated to produce 266 million 'bushels—the poorest crop for thirteen years. Unless , consumption is reduced, it is not likely ihat any can be exported.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MEATLESS DAYS~IN FRANCE ', Paris, May 9. The Government has decided that two meatless days shall be observed weekly throughout Franco, beginning on May i ; 15.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' REINFORCED CONCRETE SHIPS A SUCCESS 1 Stockholm, May 9. I Norway's tests' of reinforced concrete . vessels have been so successful that , 50,000 tons of such vessels have been i ■ ordered.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. I. THE SWEDISH GRAIN SHIPS. '. Copenhagen, May 9. , An official report' from Stockholm • says that Britain has agreed to allow ,- cargoes cf grain held up in foreign j harnours to reach Sweden. It is be- t - lieved that there will be sufficient grain i '. Ito last until the harvest.—Aub.-N,Z., Cablo Assn. \ j REVOLT IN BOLIVIA ' | SEQUEL TO THE ELECTIONS. ] 1 , Buenos Aires, May 9. ' A revolution is in progress in Bolivia, ' as the result of the elections. Tho de- ' feated Presidential candidate, Dr. Es- >. \ icalier. has taken refugo in Argentina.!' j —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' . ! I (The cable news in this issue accredited j 1 jto tho London "Times" has appeared in ' : that journal hut only whsre expressive 1 ! stated is euch news the editorial opinion I < j of The !"Bme».") f 1