FOOD IN WAR TIME
THE DEPUTATION TO THE PRIMP MINISTER. . Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, March 6. (Received March 6, at 11.17 p.m.) • Mr Balfour, replying to the deputation in favour of the appointment of a RoyalCommission on the question of the supply of food in war time, said lis recognised the importance of parrying, if possible, an obvious danger—the country's dependence on foreign States. What he feared , was not the exclusion of food or raw material, for it was not likely that a great exporter like the United States would tolerate the capture of merchandise in its own ships, but what he feared was the cost of food and raw material under certain conditions. The question of price would ultimately be a question of insurance. After discussing the capacity of neutral shipping and the difficulties which' would result from the creation of a corner in foodstuffs, and other points, Mr Balfour said he would be • glad to consult the deputation regarding • the precise scope of the proposed inquiry.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 12605, 7 March 1903, Page 7
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