TRADE RECIPROCITY.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 86, 13 April 1926, Page 4

TRADE RECIPROCITY.

AUSTRALIA AND 2TEW ZEALAND

SUGGESTED EXTENSION,

(By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.")

DUNEDIN, this day.

"I have had a very happy time in New Zealand so far, meeting with unbounded hospitality everywhere. I am much impressed with the scenic beauties of the country, and also with its possibilities." Sir Henry Barwell, ex-Premier Of South Australia, and now a member of the Senate, made these remarks in concluding an interview. He said that he had come to New Zealand primarily on private business, but the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr Bruce) had requested liim to extend his visit for the purpose of interviewing the Prime Minister and members of tlie Cabinet witli regard to matters affecting New Zealand and Australia, with particular reference to reciprocal tariff arrangements. Another object of bis visit was to sec the Exhibition.

Sir Henry said that, speaking generally, the trade position in Australia was prosperous, and a general feeling existed in favour of confirming trade, as far as possible, within the Empire. In that connection it was hoped that a larger volume of reciprocal trade between New Zealand and Australia was possible, and that that might be forwarded by extension of the reciprocal tariff arrangement to other items than those covered at the present time.

More publicity for Xew Zealand in Australia was supported by Sir Henry. ''I thnik that Australians know comparatively little about New Zealand and its trade and industries, and I think an impetus might be given by greater publicity. The time is fast'arriving when Australia might be represented in Xew Zealand by trade commissioners and vice versa."'