LOOKS A FIGHTER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 217, 13 September 1930, Page 9

LOOKS A FIGHTER.

AND ACTS LIKE ONE.

Canadian Impression of Our Prime Minister.

MR. FORBES. AT VANCOUVER,

(United F.A.-Electric Telegraph-Copyright;

(Received 9.30 a.m.)

VANCOUVER, September 12,

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. G-. W. Forbes, arrived at Victoria, British Columbia, yesterday on his way to England. Commenting on'"the arrival of Mr. .Forbes, the "Sun" states editorially that he looks like a fighter and acts like one, with all the poise and self-possession of a European diplomat. , *

Interviewed on Empire trade Mr Forbes asserted that Lord Beaverbrbok has deserted Empire free trado which iu New Zealand had been' regarded as an impossible dream. "We in New Zealand, of course* believe in closer Empire.trade/ , he added.'

Mr. Forbes stated that when the New Zealand Comptroller of Customs, Dr. Craig, reached Ottawa he was authorised to initiate conversations with the Canadian Government, with the object of formulating a new trade agreement ■which would be furthered at the Imperial Conference. The people of.New Zealand wanted to trade- with Canada and Mr. Forbes said he. hoped an agreement beneficial to both countries would be. reached.'

A telegram from the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. R. B. Bennett, was received by Mr. Forbes welcoming him and Ms party on behalf of the Canadian Government to Canadian soil.