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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1930,

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The United Kingdom's total im- ports of food, drink, tobacco, and raw materials amounted to £737,000,000, whereas £270,000,000 came from the rest of the Empire. while imports into the Overseas

Empire parts of

manufactur- ed products totalled £448,000,000. of which 212,000,000 came from the rest of the Empire.

THE

ing Board are all the contributions tical plan which might be jointly that we make towards helping opproved.

As an example of-the value of yout. Probably no nation possesses e:cuter potentialties than those the Australian markets to British contained within the British Com- manufacturers, Mr. Scullin entid Surely that while Argentina and Denmark monwealth of nations. is not impossible to devise ways contained twice as many people as and means whereby this trade and Australia, and had a joint import these great potmetalities can be trade almost twice as great, yet used for the teacht r the people £56,000,000 worth of Brittish ex- ports went to Australia as com- as a whole?

pared with £11,000,000 worth to

The Reference Bogey,

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(Continvéd frovar Tage 1) Turning to inter-Imperial trade, he said that the United Kingdom's total Imports were valued at £1,220,000,000 of which the Im- ports from threat of the Empire represented C158,nob,600,* The

The Canadian Premier, Mr. R. B. those two countries. Neverthe-THROUGH EILLS OF "LADING ISSUED total inports late the Overgoas

Bennett put forward a definite less. Britain imported £130,000,000 part of the

Empire totalled plan founted on the broad princi-rom Argentina and Denmark.as £778,000,000. whereas importste of Empire protection, based against £54,000,000 valued at 35 1.000,000 came from or common advantage and guided lin. Mr.. Scullin' suggested that u the rest of the Empire.

in its application by the need to Committee be formed, to which he enrure the welfare of Home pro-would submit detalled proposals,

"MIRZAPORE" dueer. He offered the Mother for a policy of economie co-oport-

currying is Majesty'a Mails, will Country and all other parts of the tion,

be despatches from this Port on Empire preference in the Carindlan

Mr. Forbes, New Zealand, deal-or about WEDNESDAY, the 15th market in exchange for ke pro-

the methods already Getober. 1930, at NOON, taking ference in theirs, based upon the ing with addition of a 10 per cent, increase adopted in increase inter-Imperial Cargo for the above Parts. In prevailing general tariffs, or trade, said that Tn his opinion the upon tariffs yet to be created. tariff preference was most effee. This rate could not be uniformly tive. He showed by figures that applied.

the preference accorded to British The basis of the proposal was the countries, had hail great influences adequate protection of industries in retaining the New Zealand existing or to he established. Thus market for Empire- goods. United Kingdom Imports from

a certain flexibility in the preferen-Value of the preference granted Canada, 246,800 000; Exports total tarif must be ensured. This last year was $4.883,000, and this Proposed preference should not be year it was estimated It would be He would advocate considered a step towards Empire 25,621,000. free trade, which, he believed, was the utmost possible extension of neither desirable nor possible. I tariff concessions, either by gen- arrangement and, where was conceivable that the preferen- eral tin rate should be lower for raw necessary. by individual agrec- producte, or where the Empire sup meats between two or more por.. ply does not meet the demand, and tons of the Empire. higher where 10 per cent. was in- adequate to give Empire goods an appreciable advantage over foreign

What Figure Reveal.

A detailed examination of the figures for each Dominion showed the following position:-

Canada £35,000,000,

United Kingdom imports from Australia £35,500,009; to Austro- lin, £5-1,000,000..

From New Zealand, 447,500,000; to New Zealand. €21.000,DNA.

From South Africa, $21,000,000; to South Afric»,, £32,000,000.

From the Irish Free State. £45,000,000; to the Irish Free State, C36,000,000,

While admitting that # great part of the £167,000,000 worth of food products and raw materials Imported from foreign countries could be produced in the Empire, and that it was desirable and necessary in ree how far inter- Imperial trade could be improves

would

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moment that ilain could entire ly cut herself off from the rest of the world. And on the other band. a great part of the of manufactured

£295,000,000

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countries.

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As to bulk purchasing and, price stabilisation of goods, he thought that to administer such a scheme to obtain it would be necessary The Merchant Service.

complete control over the goods He saw no reason why, by creat affected. New Zealand's view was on averse to an extension of State ing ar additional preference

Government inter- goods carried on Imperial ocean trading or of

commercial matters, transport between Empire ports, ference in

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one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuipo in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 ears, commenclug from 1st July. 1308, with the option of renewal at a Crown Bent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King. for one tatther term of 24 years less tires days.

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hip was to be made there should forward he would suspend judg- e no delay. He suggested that ment.

techulcal Committees be set up in New Zealand, entirely agreed that each country of the Empire to com- the policy of the United Kingdom plete

an inquiry into the effect was one for the sole decision of her por their domestic situation of people and Government.

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goods imparted into the rest of the Empire from foreign coun- the proposal. These should be ference, New Zealand had consis- tries could be manufactured in the ready within six months, and he tently given British goods who had United Kingdom.

therefore proposed that the econo- never looked for a quid pro quo Tremendous Burden.

mic conference meet again in from Britain, and she did not do so Proceeding, he referred to the Ottawa as guests of Canada early now, but if after consideration unemployment figures and to the

next year to discuss the final re some measure of preference could tremendous burden of taxation

Le extended to Empire produce, it ports. carried by Britain, which was sti!! The Australian Premier, Mr. J.¡would be greatly appreciated by maintaining a standard of social Scullin, pointed out that nesily the people of New Zealand.

foreign services second to none, in the | £15,000,000 worth of

Free Trade Opposed. world. The unfortunate economicanufactured goods were import-

The South African Finance difficulties which affected Britained into Australia, which he would

said that must by the nature of things also

like to see shared by Empire' in- Minister, Mr. Havenga,

been pro impoverish the Dominions, from dustries. How that could be done Empire free trade had which Britain was in conseizuence was a matter for those engaged sented as a panacea for all ills, but unable to buy that which wo

in the Industries of Australia and South Africa could not afford and should like to do.

Britain to determine, and he would not subscribe to such a policy. "In the same way. you are

thought that the methods of con- South Africa would welcome the be-extension of traile relations with equally affected. It is because of ultation should be evolved

the Empire by agreements providing that common interest, because wetween their Industrialists, with n are dependent and inter-depen-view to making such allocations of for reciprocal tariff benefits. dent, and because our difficulties supply of Australia's requirements such agreement were reached they affect you, that I feel that we as should benefit both putties.should be for sufficiently lengthy have a common interest in discuss is Government would help to periods to give confidence and ensure ing these problems. We as a Gov-bring the suggested allocatious, stability. ernment and people appreciate to into effect. the full the preferences, however they are given. that you offer to the Old Country. It is on your part a frank gesture and recogni- tinn of your Imperial interests and your anxiety to help. but I am sure on the other hand that not unmindful of the value of the Imperial connection. Defence, trustee, securities, and the work of the Empire Marke!-

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innded at their risk into the Godowns Order of 11is Excellency the Gov- of one Lot of Crown

of the Hong Kong and Kowloon

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Kowloot, whence and/orm the Land at Shamshúipo in the Colony wharves delivery may be obtained.

Optional Corge will be forwarded of Hong Kong for a term of 75 1398, with the potion of renewal unless notice to the contrary be given years, commencing from 1st July, before 8th instant

No claims will be admitted after at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the the Goods have left the Gedown, and Surveyor of His Majesty the King. all Goods remaining undelivered after for one further term of 24-years

less three days. the 11th instant will be subject to All claims against the vesse must be presented to the undersigned en or before the 24th instant, or they will not be recognised.

rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th instant at 10 n.m. by our sur- veyors, Mesars, Goddard & Douglas.

No Fice Insurance has been effect, ed.

Bill of Lading will be countersign. ed by

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" British industry will co- Sir Richard Squires, Prime The Steamship, enerate in the development of our Minister of Newfoundland, said industries we will do everything that Newfoundland's desite was for having arrived. Consignees of enrgo 3 Dil, at the Offices of the by her are informed that all Goods Public Works Department, by in our power to help you to secure the development of such extensive are being landed at their risk Into Order of His Excellency the Gov one Lot of Crown the lion's share of our import inter-imperial trade as between the hazardous and/or extra-hazard ernor, of trade," said Mr. Scullin. Ile said Dominions, Colonies, and protectors godowns of the Hong Kong & Land at Tai Kok Tsui, in the Colony that the tariff preference is, in the ates and the Homeland as may be Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Co., Ltd, of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 with the option of Australian Government's view, the possible, having regard to the No Claims, will be admitted after yearą, most satisfactory form of help. hút economic conditions of each of the the Goods have left the Godowns, and renewal ata. Crown Rent to be fixed all Goods remaining undelivered after by the, Surveyor of His Majesty they.could co-operate in any prac- countries affected.

14th October, 1930, will be subject the King, for one, further term of to rent.

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The Irish Free State Minister for External Affairs, Mr. McGilligan, pointed out that his country took 80 per cent. of its imports from the Commonwealth, to which It sent

whence delivery may be obtained.

All Claims against the vessel must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 21st October, 1939, or they will not be recognised.

All, broken, chafed, and damaged

94 por ccnt. of its ex-Goods, are to be left in the Godowns, po:ta. The Irish Free. State where they will be examined un sincerely desired, the exton- the 14th October, 1930, at 10 am,

sion of this trade. although

the development of inter-Imperial trade involved problems too delizate and complex, for the solution by mere political formulae.

India's Policy... The Indian Delegate, Sic Geoffrey, Corbett said that. India was. ready to consider favourably, all themes designed to encourage the development of trade with all other countries of the British Common- wealth... She was not pre- pated to depart from her!

-discimina- present policy of

tion and protection, which

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PUBLIC AUCTION, DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS Wednesday's, air crashes, with ads the Sale, by Publie. Auction seemed to fulfil the conditions of death toll of ten and four gravels to be held on MONDAY. the rationalised production. Indła, therefore, was able to commit injured, form the subject of virulent 13th day of October, 1930, at Public Works Department 5y herself to any general scheme of Freas, attacks, against the Air Min3 pm, at the Oulces, of the tariff preference within the Empire, fatry.

The Socialist organ. Populaire, Order of His Excellency the Gov but must reserve complete freedom to deal with each case as it arose. openly charges the military air ernor, of one: Lot of Crown Land

authorities with murder by com-at Mong Kok Tsui inther

of Hong Kong, för British Wireless Service.

pelling young pilots to set out in Colony machines which are generally known terms of 76 years, with

the option of renewal ats to be totally inadequate..

a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Other newspapers declare that the Survesen of His Majesty the Kingle succession of crashes demonstratar one further term of 75 fears, the backwardness of the air authorf

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A plaintiff in the King's Benchtles in bringing the Air-Force to a Division saldan not a lawyer high standard of efficiency.

but only a wool merchant and 1

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cannot understand that wřit, addition to the already reported

accident: to a big military plane near Chartres, involving the death

Mr. Justice Swift No one else tan. But if you are a wool mer- chant you might It "oolly of the six roccupants, & further enough. If san get a bill from your smash occurred during the same Bolicitoransking for payment for maneuvres, a hig bombing plane draftinge that whit, you are not crashing near Difon, causing the to pay it-You-can-tell them that I death of four and seriously, infur sad, so. It is the bigreat muddle- ing the two other T'have ever seen, teis

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