TARIFF DISPUTE

Evening Star, Issue 22369, 19 June 1936, Page 9

TARIFF DISPUTE

JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA RETALIATION MEASURES Prei* Association—By Telegraph—Copyright TOKIO, June 18. The Foreign Office Spokesman (Mr Aman) expressed doubt whether retaliation against Australia could be enforced as soon as to-morrow, but it would undoubtedly Ije within a few days. According to a report from the Con'sul in Australia (Mr Murai), Japan is willing to continue negotiations for a treaty with Australia after the retaliatory measures have become effective. Air Amau added that retaliation was 'supported by all circles, even the manufacturers, who considered it a good opportunity to establish the independence •of the clothing industry, including the development of a suitable substitute for wool. DELAY IN ENFORCING ACT TOKIO, Juno 18. (Received June 19, at 11.5 a.m.) The Domei news agency reports the invocation of the Trade Safeguarding Act against Australian merchandise on June 23 instead of on June 19 owing to delay in preparing the necessity decrees. DUTIES ON. MINOR IMPORTS LONDON, June 18. (Received June 19, at 11.15 a.in.) The Tokio correspondent of. ‘ The Times ’ says the restrictions will ay ply in the license system to wool and wheat and 'will impose prohibitive duties on minor imports, including ores.