ITALIANS IN ALBANIA.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 616, 31 January 1916, Page 8

ITALIANS IN ALBANIA.

BARRING THE ENEMY’S ADVANCE. JUNCTION WITH ESSAD PASHA'S FORCE. (Received January 31. 8.40 a.m.) PARIS, January 30. “Le Matin" says that the Italians in Albania have definitely effected a junction with Essad Pasha’s force, and are fortifying Yalona and elsewhere in order to bar the enemy's advance. “TILL DEATH.” ALBANIA AND THE ALLIES, (Received January 31, 10.10 a.m.) PARIS, January 30. Essad Pasha, on being interviewed by “Lc Petit Parisian.” said that Albania is facing many dangers, but, however terrible the situation, his decision was to remain irrevocably with the Allies till death. NON-ESSENTIAL IMPORTS BRITAIN’S RESTRICTION. MR RUNCIMAN HAS A BUSY TIME. (Received January 31, 8.20 a.m.) LONDON, January 30. Mr Euuoiauui presided at 16 important trade conferences during the last week, deciding details. It is expected that the proclamation regarding the restriction of the import of paper, building materials, and wood will be issued in a few days, and that concerning fruit and tobacco within a fortnight. The “Daily Mail” states that all fruit will he prohibited except bananas, and consumption restricted to home-grown fruit. The Board of Trade is determined that merchants with accumulated stocks shall not be allowed to make extortionate profit. AFTER THE WAR,. THE REGULATION OF TRADE. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW DEPARTMENT URGED, (Received January 31, 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, January 30. The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to establish a Department of Commerce and Industry, under a Minister of Cabinet rank, to consult with the Dominions regarding new reciprocal trading laws, and dealing with enemy firms. It has also suggested a reciprocal tariff between the Empire and its allies.