THE TONNAGE PROBLEM.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4144, 22 January 1916, Page 2

THE TONNAGE PROBLEM.

IMPORTANT CONFERENCE YESTERDAY. (Press Association Telegram.) WELLINGTON, Jan. 21. Representatives of the shipping companies had a conference with the Prime Minister-to-day with reference to the shortage of shipping space. The proceedings were adjourned until next week in order that additional information might be obtained regarding tlie position. “We discussed arrangements necessary for the shipment of New Zealand’s wool, 'meat, and dairy produce,” said Mr Massey to a reporter later. “Every possible effort is being made to meet the difficulty that has arisen. It is not expected that there will be any serious trouble with regard to insulated cargo. The diffi->. culty is to deal with the enormous stocks of wool that have accumulated at the ports during the last few weeks. The number of non-insulated ships available this season is consider - ablv smaller than at the same period of last- year. The fact that shearing generally has been late has increased' the congestion, but we are doing th 1 best we can under the circumstance'? and I hope that the trouble is not go. ing to he of very great duration.”