TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 151, 7 April 1933, Page 7

TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. FINALITY NOT YET REACHED. (Per Pl-ess Association) WELLINGTON, April 6. The trade treaty negotiations between representatives of the New Zealand tod Australian Governments have not actually concluded. Unless finality is reached, Mr Coates is going nortn on the special train to complete the negotiation details before reaching Auckland. Senator Massy Greene anti the members of his party are to leave for Auckland by special train at 1 a.m. The train will be in time to connect with the Sydney steamer. The outcome of the conference is understood to be a complete overhaul of the existing trade agreement, which has been amended to conform more closely with the changed conditions. - ; Appreciation of the hospitality extended to him during his stay in New Zealand was expressed by Senator Massy Greene before 'his departure for the north to join- the Sydney steamer at Auckland, and regret that he had been unable to stay longer and see more of 1 the “beauty and fertility of this wonderful country.” On benalf or Mi’s Greene and members of the delegation he wished to express to the Government and people of New Zealand warmest thanks for the cordiality of the reception and the hospitality so generously extended. “In due time the results of our mission will become knowp,” Senatoi Massy Greene said. “I believe that apart altogether from whatever may have been achieved, the opportunity of this visit has afforded an exchange of views. To learn each other’s point of view cannot but be a benefit to both Dominions. We see far top little of each other.' Perhaps it may be found possible in future to maintain closer contact to our mutual benefit. I know that’in common with the rest of .the world New Zealand is facing a most difficult situation, one involving suffering and sacrifice on the part of a large proportion of the people. Still, I have every confidence that a country so predominantly British as New Zealand, Will emerge from these troublous times stronger, sounder, and safer, gnd garner full measure of the fruits of prosperity.,,, We confidently believe that it will return to us in due season. Just as primary producing countries were the first to face the reaction of the depression, as there is every reason to hope that under a wise government they will be the leaders in the recovery when it comes —as come it must.” "I• ; _ PROTECTING POTATO-GROWERS. A TASMANIAN SUGGESTION. HOBART, April 6. The Potato Marketing Board, while not objecting to the removal of the embargo on New Zealand potatoes, expresses the opinion that local growers should be adequately protected by a ' tariff. They suggest £3 I.os a ton, plus primage and sales tax.