TRADE TREATY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20022, 2 September 1930, Page 12

TRADE TREATY.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. REVISION NECESSARY. (7ROM: OUR Offlt CORRESPOHDBIfI.) SYDNEY, August 21. Speaking enthusiastically in Melbourne of the harmonious relations that existed between New Zealand and Australia, Mr H. J. Manson, New Zealand agent in Victoria, who will retire on superannuation this month, briefly outlined the development of trade and friendship between the sister Dominions during the 25 years he has been in office. He said that wheu he first set up the Department in Melbourne he found that the rivalry that existed between the two countries was not of a friendly character. Each lacked knowledge of the other, and misunderstandings were frequent. Eaeli treated the other as a foreigner. "To-day there is not the slightest suspicion of ill-feeling/' ho said. "Tho peoples of the two Dominions have come to know and respect each other, and trade has been doubled. I feel that the time is not far distant when the freest trade relations will exist, and as far as possible, on a free trade basis, because the conditions under which trade is conducted are practically the same in both countries. Freight rates should have a steadying influence on unnecessary competition, but there are times when extensive trade can be indulged in, to the benefit of the consumers, without disturbing the home markets. This is because of the seasonable differences. "For marketing abroad the closest co-operation between the trading authorities of both countries is essential, particularly in tho handling of meat and butter. The matter is receiving the close attention of the trading boards, which are now in close touch with each other." Mr Manson said that tho reciprocal trade treaty of 1922 between Australia and New Zealand had worked satisfactorily until recently, when anomalies had arisen which it was difficult to overcome. New Zealand had thrown out a j gesture to have the defects remedied, ' and at present information was being gathered which would bo supplied to both Governments for discussion at a proposed conference to take place soon between tho trade authorities of both Dominions. A very pronounced feeling was held by the trade authorities of New Zealand in favour of a complete overhaul and revision of the treaty, and that should tend to re-establish happy trade relations, and bring about an increased trade. Another indication of the desire of Australians and New Zealanders to get together and know each other better was manifest in the exchange of visits of farmers. Farmers from each country could learn something from the farmers of the other. The interchange of tourists and sporting representatives could further help to strengthen the ties of friendship. Ho was confident that the traditions of Anzac would prove an everlasting link betweeu the two Dominions.

HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. ITHZ PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON', September 1. The Department of .Agriculture has i-e----ceired the following cablegram, dated August 30th, from the High Commissioner for New Zealand, London:— Tallow. There was a fair demand at auctiou. In all, 707 packages were offered, and 385 sold. The spot market remains steady with little change in prices. ' Hemp. Manila—The market is dull. K Gradp, August-October shipments, sold at £2O 12s 6d. Sisal—The African sisal market is quietly steady, with no change in price. Mexican—The market is unchanged. New Zealand—Small enquiry has been made, but no first-hand sales are reported. Apples. Trad* is very slow. Present quotations for New Zealand are: Dougherty 7s to 10s, Slurmers 6s to 9s. Wool. The Bradford market is quiet, hut fairly steady. Kifty-six's tops are now quoted at Is 6Jd to Is 7d. , Others unchanged. Oats. The English crop has been affected by adverse weather, but threshing has taken place during the last week. Best white, new crop, is offered at 17a 6d to 18s, and old crop white is making 19s to 20b. The market for Imported is quiet. Plate, fair average quality, for September shipment, has been Bold at 13s 6ii, and October shipment at ISs IOJd. Chilean is offered at 14s. The nominal value of New Zealand A Grade Gartons is 21s 6d. Peas. Maple—Enslish old crop is slightly dearer, and best made 465, with new crop offered at 40s. Imported is steady. New Zealand and Tasmanian offers are scarce. New Zealand 1029 crop has sold up to 60s. The 1930 crop is scarce, and No. 1 has sold at 635. "A" Grade Tasmanian 1930 crop has been sold at 675. Blues —There is small business, which is confined to Dutch and English. There is no demand for colonial, of which the nominal value is £ll 10s c.i.f. London. Beans. English—The market is firm. Old crop winter are making 37s to 395, and spring 41s to 445. Imported are steady, with a fair enquiry for Chinese horse at £8 to £8 7s 6d c.i.f. for any shipments up to November. Cocksfoot. Danish cocksfoot was weak eavly this month, but now is moro steady. The acreage is reported to be larger than last year. New crop for October-November shipment is offered at 66s c.i.f.