TRADE IN STOCK.
EXCESSIVE FREIGHT CHARGES
(press association telegrjui.)
WELLINGTON, September 30.
A deputation waited on. the Prime Minister to-day in reference to the question of working up trado in the exportation cf stock, and to point out tho present difficulties in the matter of importation. The deputation explained the difficulties experienced in bringing stock from England to New Zealand, in exporting stud animals from the Dominion to South America and the Falkland Islands, owing to excessive freight charges. It was stated that several wealthy owners of ranches in South America would shortly arrive in New Zealand'in search of stock, and it was suggested that «a conference might bo arranged with a view to obtaining better terms from shipping companies, Mr Massoy proniised to go carefully into the matter, and to enquire whether the desired conference could bo arranged.
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Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14474, 1 October 1912, Page 4
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