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has not been thought unreasonable in view of the fact that thirty-five out of the thirty-eight casks contained quebracho in liquid form.

19. Sulphate of potash shipped from Malta in the s.s. “Turnbridge."—(See paragraph 21 of the Sub-Committee's report dated 1st July last.)The Food Production Department have agreed to a commission of one-half per cent. upon the gross proceeds for their services in this matter.

With regard to the price at which the cargo was disposed of, the Department have replied that in their opinion the price obtained was a reasonable one, and as much as could be expected in view of the position created by the Compound Fertilizer Order in force at the time of the sale.

20. Lead piping ex “Kalymnos."---Messrs. Fairclough, Dodd, and Jones have reported that they placed this cargo before all the dye manufacturers in the United Kingdom, but that only one firm appears to be interested, and they only in a part of the consignment. The brokers are understood to he still in communication with this firm regarding this part of the cargo, and purpose offering the remainder in an entirely fresh direction.

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21. Copper sheeting and discs from Malta.-This cargo was discharged in Aberdeen ex the s.s. "Campus," and Messrs. Morrison, Kekewich and Company have been selected as brokers. The disposal of the cargo is temporarily held up as it is understood that the Deputy Director, Ordnance Stores, Woolwich Arsenal, is interested in a part of the consignment.

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Insurance of cargoes, India. The insurance companies have intimated that they will not press for premium in respect of certain cargo ex the 8.9. "Rappen- fels which was dealt with in the Prize Court at Calcutta. Precise particulars of the cargo were not obtainable owing to the loss of the papers, but only a trifling sum appeared to be involved.

23. Accounts of Messrs. Waltons and Company.-A sum of £17 19s. has been paid to the firm for certain services in connexion with the steamships "Emir,"

Grahamland.” “Marina," "Erymanthos," and "Kalymnos."

24. Finances. The monthly statements received from the Accountant show a balance of £1,911,822 10s. 5d. on the 30th April, £1,920,999 9s. 9d. on the 31st May, and £1,929,251 08. 4d. on the 30th June last.

T. H. HOLT.

CHARLES TENNYSON,

1st October, 1918.

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THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND MEETING of the Committee was held at the Colonial Office on Thursday, the 3rd October, 1918, at 11.0 a.m.

The following members were present:-

ADMIRAL SIR E. J. W. Slade, K.C.Į.E., K.C.V.O, (Chairman),

MR. W. J. EVANS, C.B.E., Admiralty.

MR. H. N. BUNBURY, C.B. Treasury.

MR. H. W. MALKIN, C.M.G., Foreign Office.

MR. L. D. WAKELY, India Office,

MR. C. TENNYSON, C.M.G., Colonial Office.

MR. T. H. HOLT. O.B.E., Crown Agents.

MR. G. A. JONES acted as Secretary.

1. The minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty-first Meeting were confirmed. 2. Utilization of prize and detained enemy vessels for replacement of requisitioned vessels lost through war risk.--A draft report to the Treasury was considered, and it was decided to deal with the matter in two separate reports, one dealing with the case of the vessels condemned as prize, and the other with the vessels sentenced to detention. It was thought that this course might serve to prevent the application of the scheme to the former class of vessel being delayed for a decision in regard to the latter class.

The Secretary was instructed to prepare revised drafts on this basis, pro- viding for the amendments in other directions which were agreed upon in the course of the discussion, for consideration at the next meeting.

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THE ONE Hundred And Fifty-third MeETING of the Committee was held at the Colonial Office on Thursday, the 10th October, 1918, at 10.30a.m.

The following members were present:-

ADMIRAL SIR E. J. W. SLADE, K.C.I.E., K.C.V.O. (Chairman). MR. H. N. BUNBURY, C.B., Treasury.

MR. H. W. MALKIN, C.M.G., Foreign Office.

MR. L. D. WAKELY. India Office.

MR. C. TENNYSON, C.M.G., Colonial Office. MR. T. H. HOLT, O.B.E., Crown Agents. MR. G. A. JONES acted as Secretary.

Mr. Tennyson was present only during the discussion of the first five items.

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The minutes the One Hundred and Fifty-second Meeting and the report

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of the Sub-Committee for the quarter ended the 30th September were confirmed.

2. 8.0." Clevedon.”—Mr. Holt mentioned that this vessel, on voyage from New York to Melbourne with general cargo, had put into Durban disabled. Managers were of opinion that the repairs would occupy some weeks, and had tele- graphed to the Captain authorizing the work being put in hand. This action was confirmed.

The vessel was under charter to load a cargo of wheat from Melbourne to the United States, and the charterers had asked for certain options on the ground that the position in regard to wheat supplies is such that vessels are not now required to load wheat for the United States. It was decided that the question of options must remain in abeyance pending the repair of the ship.

3. 8.v. "Terpsichore."-Mr. Holt reported that the charterers of this vessel were persisting in their request that the vessel should be moved to New York for loading, on account of the difficulty in securing a cargo at Baltimore. The Com- mittee were of opinion that the charterers should be called upon to load in Baltimore in accordance with the Charter Party, if possible.

4. Schooners "Leonor" and "Oregon.”—Mr. Tennyson mentioned that in correspondence between the Colonial Office and the Foreign Office it had been decided that these vessels should be requisitioned for service in Canadian trade, The Canadian subject to the proviso that they were not to visit Mexican ports. Government had been asked by telegraph whether they would desire to run the vessels or whether His Majesty's Government might make the necessary arrange- ments, and His Majesty's Procurator-General was being asked to apply to the Prize Court for the requisition Orders. In the event of the desired Orders being obtained and the Canadian Government not requiring the vessels, the Ministry of Shipping had intimated that the Committee should be asked to arrange for their employment. In any case the vessels would have to be used in Canadian trade.

5. Eighth Interim Report (concerning the utilization of prize vessels for the replacement of requisitioned vessels lost through war risk).—Å revised draft was considered and amended. The report was to be reprinted as altered and brought up for further consideration at the next meeting.

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6. 8.S. Conargo (late Altona ").--Mr. Bunbury mentioned that the Ministry of Shipping had received a claim from the Commonwealth Government line of steamers for the value of this ship at the date of her loss. The vessel was sentenced to detention by the Prize Court in Victoria, from whence she had been requisitioned and taken over by the Commonwealth Government. The latter sub sequently lent the vessel to the Ministry of Shipping, in whose service the vessel was running when sunk by enemy action.

The Committee considered that the Ministry of Shipping should be advised to refer the claim to the Colonial Office for any observations which they may have to offer.

7. Sale of prize vessels.—Mr. Bunbury suggested that consideration should be given to the question of the immediate sale of the prize vessels not utilized under the replacement scheme which had been put forward by the Ministry of Shipping