NEW ZEALAND.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 97, 14 August 1914, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND.

STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER. I 1 [Pur Press Association.] Wellington, August 13. Speaking in the House to-night, the Premier said they might expect to hear decisive news regarding the war in a week or two, but he was not optimistic enough to think that the war would be over in under six or eight months. That was, lie thought, the impression of those in authority. He also announced that he believed the High Commissioner had made satisfactory i arrangements, in conjunction with the Commonwealth, for the supply of war I news, which would be divided into two classes, “official” and “reliable.” EMBARGO ON EXPORT OF OATS REMOVED. Wellington, August 13. A Gazette extraordinary to-day lifts the embargo imposed by the recent proclamation on the export of oats, etc., which may now be sent to any part of the King’s dominions. THE GERMAN RESIDENTS OF NELSON. Nelson, August 13. ■ Nelson subscriptions towards Empire defence now totals £I9OB. Tho staff and students of Nelson College have subscribed £SO for the purchase of ten horses. German residents in the Upper MoutCre district have issued a statement declaring their loyalty to the Empire, adding: “Residents of German extraction who for many years have made their homes here without molestation on terms of equality with the rest of the community, and enjoyed the protection and assistance of the Government of this Dominion, will stand shoulder to shoulder, man for man, with any other inhabitants of the Dominion to defend its shores and institutions, their homes and families against any foe whatsoever.” NEWS FROM NEW PLYMOUTH. . : New Plymouth, August 14. Tho local Ruffe Club has offered the services of members to the Adjutant in command at headquarters of the Taranaki Territorials. There is also a movement to form a citizens’ defence corps, subject to defence authorities’ approval. The second 'contingent of the' 11th Regiment left by train jthis morning for Palmerston. ■ , ~ „ , f ,j. The patriotic funds have reached £ISOO locally. THE FINE SPIRIT OF GISBORNE. Gisborne, August 14. The Gisborne shippers of meat by the Rimutalca, i no\v udqe.at, Home, cabled out the Bristol Dominions'i Producers’ Association to distribute the- meat ,valued at £547 amongst the families,of Bristolians on active service. , The Gisborne Mounted Contingent Expeditionary Force,;., consisting of fifty men, leave to-night by the s.s. Ripple for Napier. WANGANUI'S SECOND SQUAD. Wanganui, August 14. A second contingent of Territorials over 40 strong loft by tho midday train for Palmerston, and were farewelled by a large crowd, much enthusiasm being shown.