LORD GLASGOW INTERVIEWED.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8187, 1 June 1892, Page 5

LORD GLASGOW INTERVIEWED.

On the arrival of his Excellency at Adelaide he was interviewed by a Register reporter. . The following are extracts from t-he conversation :— FROZEN MTSAT TRADK. Immediately I received my appointment I interested myself in what must be regarded as tb.a most important industry of New Zealand—the frozen meat trade. I visited and closely inspected Messrs Nelson's new extensive freezing-honse on the Thames. When this establishment ia completed, I understand, it wIU be the largest of the kind in London. I made enquiries as to the future, and was much interested to find that the frozen meat trade has a very great future before it. It is evident on all sides that the trade is increasing fast, and the outlook for New Zealand in this respect is most encouraging. , , Is there danger of the commercial treaties between Great Britain and foreign countries affecting bounty-fed frozen meat ? Not to my knowledge. I am not aware of the fact. I should think that as long as Great Britain maintains her freetrade principle nothing of the kind would be allowed to interfere with the development of the New Zealand frozen meat trade.: On the contrary, ie is important that such, trade should be developed to the utmost, for it is much better that Great Britain should set her supplies of meat from her own colonies than from foreign countries. Yes, I believe it ia quite correct that Lord Salisbury decliued at once to denounce the commercial treaties of which you speak,., Since then, I understand, he lias agreed to consider the subject. The charges of middlemen in London seem a check on the progress of the frozen meat trade? ...

Possibly; bub I believe Messrs Nelson contemplate building a thawing establishment in . connection with their freezing works. The idea of the innovation is to send the meat W market thawed ready for. immediate use. ' This will ineap! a better price, in which, no doubt, shippers will participate. I believe Messrs Nelson expect to realise something like Id per lb more for meat by placing it in the market in this state.

Does there still exist a prejudice against frozen meat? .

No doubt there has been considerable prejudice against the consumption of frozen meat brought ail the way from the colonies, but this is now being overcome. I know myself many people, who use it consider it the very best meat in the market. In my opinion, the frozen meat of New Zealand has only to be known to be appreciated. In time, and I do not think that the time is far distant, it will have as good a place in the market- as any other meat, if not better.: Many of my dwnpersonalf riends and relations use nothing else but New Zealand frozen mutton, and they all declare there is nothing to equal it. THE EXPORT OF FRUIT. Did your Excellency inquire into the fruit trade and the probable, outlet for Australian supplies ? Yes, I also interested myself with regard to this trade, and tram inquiries I made I have every reason to Relieve that the frujt trade is fast establishing .itself. . It has already made considerable progress, but .a trade like this haa to fight its way to %%e front. pTnquestionably there is a very great demand in England for fruit, and the trade which is now springing up frpipa Australia will go towards supplying requirements".. . ". .

BRITAIK AND 3?HE COTX)NIES. Regarding Downing street relations, Lord Glasgow said Lord Kriutsfbi'd "doe* all he can to preserve the friendly relations existing between Great Britain and her colonies. Far from there being any inattention on the part of the Downing street administrators, their, great desire is to treat the colonies with the utmost respect, and to give the greatest attention to all affecting Anstralia. Lord Glasgow, ifrho haft been' convenor of the county council in Scotland, spoke with enthusiasm of the satisfactory work of the new system. "I cannot help thinking^ , ' replied his Lbrdship reflectively, "that it is the population which brings riches to a colony. There' may be diffictilties in the way, and a variety of things to consider, but, speaking generally, wherever possible add to the population of the country by immigration. It should be done, and means increasing the wealth of that' country." '. GEKERXL BOOTH'S SCHEME. j After drawing attention to the cablegram \ on the subject, his Excellency was asked if '■. he had an interview with General Booth in regard to the oversea colonies? '" Yes, I saw General Sooth," replied Lord Glasgow, " and he told mc he wais considering at whether he would start his colony in South Africa or in New Zealand. > W& said it entirely depended upon the terms he could make •■with thd Shipping Companies. He also . said he would prefer sending a contingent, to New Zealand J but if this proved too expensive,-hewould have to take the country placed at his disposal ! in South African .t. '

[PBES3 iKLEORAM.] WELLINGTON, May. 31. •; The Mayor received a cablegram from Sir Patriok Buckley stating thafc--;tfte Hinemoa, with the Governor and suite on board, was to leave Sydney this afternoon, and will probably come under easy Bteara, arriving here on Monday. . ~. ■ The following is fhe Jexfc of the addres ß drawn up fbr'preseritation to Lord Glasgow by the Friendly Societies .of the district >r.""We, the undersigned representatives of the various FriendljHSocieties in the Wellington districtj ibeg to congratulate your Excellency upon; your*appointment; as t<3dvernor of this colony, and upon your safe arrival afc the seat of Crovefnnw&ii. 'Represeating as wedo aboat 55001odge members in this district, having accumtilated funds amounting to £80,000, we upited for'the'; relief of distress and' elevation of the human character. Last yea? our Lodges were inafcroinental jit giving, fiick relief to the extent of £4500 exclusive of funeral donations. Whilst inculcating subordination to Civil Government and -its laws, we are 5 bound by our rales ,to eschew all forms of politics. We would take this opportunity of assuring jytfuir Excellency of our loyalty. %o .her Majesty the Queen, whose representative yon are. It. is our earnest prayer that your stay amongst us will,be attended with peace and. happiness, and that your rale may t«nd to the advancement of I;be country and the content-of the people." ; ; v