IN THE DOMINION.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144484, 19 September 1914, Page 3

IN THE DOMINION.

SOUTH AMERICAN FREIGHTS. . A LINER SUNK, PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. WELLINGTON, Sept. 18. Tlio New Zealand and African Steamship Co. has received advice- by cable from London rtntine that the British Government has fixed the rate of freight on beef anil mutton from South America to London at vd per pound. It is interesting to note that the present rates from New Zealand are a halfpenny per pound on beef and nine-six-teenths of a penny on mutton, although tire moat has to bo carried twice as fay in the ease of New Zealand. Even if tiie suggested win- surtax of 25 per cent, on freight's wen* imposed, the rates from New Zealand would still be lower than loose from South America to Britain. PALMERSTON N.. Sept. 18. Hon. Jas, Allen, Minister for Defence visited Palmerston North to-day and inspected the troops at Awapnni camp. Subsequently lie addressed the men. and informed them that the reason of his visit was to see Whether they were properly equipped before tearing. He left for Auckland daring tho afternoon to inspect the. camp there. AUCKLAND, Sept. 18. News has been received in Auckland that the Harrison liner Diplomat, of 7000 tons, with £250,00(1 worth of cargo, was sunk in the Bay of Bengal by the German cruiser Emclcn. [According to a cable, dated August 6. the Eiutlon engaged the Russian cruiser Askold off Weihaiwoi and both vessels were sunk. American papers to hand confirm this statement. Tho news received from Auckland would lead ns to suppose that the Emiten oannoi have been sunk, but there is no evidence that the telegram is not founded on a letter received in Auckland.. so that the sinking of the Diplomat would have taken place some weeks ago. before the Emuou closed its career.] TIMARU, Sept. IS. A Hireling convened by the Government. Labour Agent appointed a committee representing the various callings to consider what can he done to alleviate the results of unemployment. The building trade is most affected. THE AUCKLAND FORCE. INSPECTED BY MINISTER OF DEFENCE. AUCKLAND, Sept. 19. The Hon. James Allen, Minister of Defence, inspected tho Auckland section of tlio expeditionary force at tho camp this.morning. The weather was beautifully fine. Tho Minister inspected every arm of the force thoroughly, after which tho troops marched past. They then formed a hollow square and were addressed by tho Minister. Mr. Allen said he had now seen practieallv the whole of tho troops going away! He was highly gratified with, the status they had attained. They wore going to fight for the Motherland and her glorious traditions and for their own country. 11a hoped they would, win honour'and glory. Future generations of New Zealanders would read of what tlio Dominion had done in this time of trial and our Empire’s need. The Government, had more than fulfilled its , bargain with tho Mother Country, realising it was their duty. They -were seiidingTorecs away more fully equipped than anticipated, they had doubled the number of eighteen-pounders, and were aonding a. brigade of artillery fully, 'equipped and well manned, as well as : maxims. Furthermore they were sending the best of their officers, because ■ they were fully assured that they should' not entrust tlio lives of men to any-hut. those most capable lb lead them. THE D.VNNEVIBKE FUND. DANNKVIRKE, Sept. 19. A successful patriotic concert held here last night, in aid of the defence fund, realised about £2OO. This included the sale of a Union Jack, which brought. £125 10s, the eventual purchaser being L. G. Crosse. Weber, who paid £-15. A MAORI CONTINGENT. . GREAT JOY AT IVAIROA. WAIROA, Sept. 19. The news that tho Government has accepted a. contingent of Maori warriors caused unbounded satisfaction, in this district. The Tairawhiti district is allotted ISO men, and the leading chiefs are now meeting at Wairoa, where sixty volunteered in one hour.