NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE
INCREASING DIFFICULTIES OF TRANSPORT. RESTRICTIO N S FORECASTED. - (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON,'May 2. Wo have bet'n the important questions of coal ami wheat supply and other important witters," said Sir J. Alien this afternoon at iuo closc of a two hours' session of the Cabinet. '"Tho nublie must understand that we aro now approaching a stage in the war when certain restrictions have to bo imposed, .principally because of tlie difficulties of transport No ono c-an read tho daily account of the destruction of shipping without, realising that tho toll is very heavy, and that it will probably result in the Imperial Government having to find its supply of food and other materials from tho nearest port from which they can be obtained. Indeed, we know that two ships were diverted to the American coast because they could run two trips instead of one. Wo must be prepared, and must look ahead for increasing difficulties with regard to tho shipment of ou,r produce."
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16994, 3 May 1917, Page 8
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NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE
Otago Daily Times, Issue 16994, 3 May 1917, Page 8
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