THE FOOD PROBLEM.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue IV, 4 May 1917, Page 7

THE FOOD PROBLEM.

ECONOMY ESSENTIAL. 1 A ROYAL PROCLAMATION. Australian end N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, May 3. A proclamation, signed by the King, was read from the steps of the Stock Exchange, urging the greatest economy in all kinds of grain. The proclamation states that householders should reduce the consumption of bread by at least a quarter, and should not use flour except for bread. It also enjoins the most economical use of corn for. horses. The proclamation added:—"The King is not asking the people to do what he is not doing himself. The Royal Household has been strictly rationed since February." The proclamation will be read from all the pulpits in the Kingdom on four successive Sundays. USE OF CEREALS. OFFICIAL RESTRICTIONS. A. and N.Z. Cable Astociatio>\ and Renter. LONDON, May 2. The Official Press Bureau states that Lord Devonport (Minister of Food Control) will restrict the use of maize, barley, and oats for seed for human and animal food, and tapioca, sago, manioc, and arrowroot for human food. CANADLAN POTATOES. BIG SURPLUS AVAILABLE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. OTTAWA, May 3. It is officially stated that there is a surplus of 1,000,000 bushels of potatoes beyond domestic requirements.