NEW ZEALAND.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 96, 13 August 1914, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND.

ARTICLES OF BRITISH EXPORT PROHIBITED. [Peb Press Association.] Wellington, August 12. A number of local houses have received cablegrams from London announcing that the British Government has prohibited the export of all articles of food. Barbed wire is also prohibited for shipment outside the United Kingdom. THE NEWSPAPERS' DUTY. Christchurch, August 12. The secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors' Association of New Zealand, which comprises the principal city and country newspapers of the Dominion, says that the president, Mr P. Selig, lias despatched the following communication to all members:— "Censorship of War News.—ln reference fco>the request of the Defence Department not to publish certain information, the president has assured the authorities that they can rely upon members of the Association in this great crisis loyally carrying out the requests made." Wellington, August 12. The Premier lias received a cable from the High Commissioner stating that Lady Islington is prepared to place her London house at the service of New Zealand for hospital purposes, and was herself prepared to take an active part in hospital work. (Applause). In reply to Mr Wilford in the House of Representatives this evening, the Premier said he would inquire into the position of Danes desiring to join the expeditionary force. The Premier read the usual list cf contributions to the patriotic fund, at the conclusion of which he stated that his expectations had been more than realised. He had anticipated that they would have gifts and promises amounting to £IO,OOO daily. As a matter of fact, they had been hearer £IB,OOO, and he quite expected that the fund would reach £IOO,OOO. Sir Joseph Ward made some felicitous remarks upon the offer made by Lady Islington and upon the appointment of Lord Islington as Under-Sec-retary for 'th"e Colonies.The Premier stated that he had taken upoii himself, to'cable the Dominion's congratulations to Lord Islington. alsq cabled the Dominion's condolences witji* President Wilson upon'the death .of Mrs Wilson. DANNEVIRKE'S SUBSTANTIAL PATRIOTISM. Dannevirke, August 13. At a meeting held at Dannevirke subscriptions amounting to £1254 16s were promised to the patriotic war fund, the principal donations being Knight" Bxbs and ; Sons' £SOO, Waipawai Licensed -Victuallers £IOO, Dannevirke Co-operative Association£loo, and F. 0. CWper £SO. HASTINGS PLEDGES SUPPORT. 'Hastings, August 13. At a large and enthusiastic public meeting last night a resolution was carried pledging the, inhabitants of Hastings and the surrounding district to assist the Empire with men, monej and goods until the end of the war. Donations totalling about £2OOO were promised in the room, and numerous offers of horses, equipment, and fodder were also received. Patriotic speeches were made by prominent citizens, and the meeting concluded witli the National Anthem and cheers for the King. The Citizens'. War Fund has readied nearly £3OOO.

SAN FRANCISCO AND VANCOUVER MAILS. INTEREST IN INCLEWOOD. Inglewood, August 13. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Town Hall last night at the invitation of the Mayor, who presided, with the object to initiate a scheme to augment the Dominion Patriotic Fund. The municipal and the cadet drum and bugle band played patriotic and martial music outside the hall previous to the meeting. On playing "Rule Britannia," the whole public joined in the singing. An influential committee was formed to conduct a general canvass of the district. It is expected to realise over £IOOO. At the close of business, "Soldiers of the King," "Our Land," and the National Anthem were sung. EKETAHUNA COMES INTO LINE. Eketahuna, August 13. At an enthusiastic meeting of borough and county residents yesterday £350 was promised in the room for expeditionary fund. The equipment fund of the ladies is growing rapidly. CARTERTON CONTRIBUTIONS. Carterton,' August 13. There are two subscription lists circulating in Carterton—the Lady Liverpool fund and the fund to equip the expeditionary force. The former so far stands at £7O, and the latter at £530, besides quantities of fodder, etc. An enthusiastic send-off was given yesterday to 20 volunteers. COPPER NOT CONTRABAND. Brisbane, August 13. The Federal authorities have decided that Mount Morgan copper is not contraband. There will be no difficulty with the shipping at Port Kembla, The conditions of «mpl©yraent ooHtinut satisfactory.

DUNEDIN KNOCKS UP £2OOO IN THREE HITS. Dunediiij August 13. The Westport Coal Co. have given £IOOO, and Herbert Haynes and Co. and Hallenstein Bros, each £SOO to the patriotic fund. GREYMOUTH CIVIL SERVANTS. Greymouth, August 12. At a meeting of civil servants at Greymouth yesterday, Mr Hewitt, S.M., presiding, it was resolved to I contribute one day's pay to the war fund by those receiving up to £3OO a year, and two days' pay for those re~ ceiving over that amount. THE HARBOR LIGHTS. Westport, August 12. The chairman of the Westport Harbor Board is being bombarded with protests against the decision of the Marine Department to extinguish the harbor lights, as being likely to have a detrimental effect on the trade of the port.