N.Z. & JAPAN

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1928, Page 2

N.Z. & JAPAN

TRADE TREATY WELCOMED. (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON. August 9. To commemorate the taking effect of the trade treaty between Japan and New Zealand, the Japanese ConsulGeneral, Mr 1. M. Tokugawa, gave a luncheon to-day to leading representatives of the Legislative and commercial community.

M. Tokugawa said he was very glad the agreement had been concluded, not only because it would encourage trade between Japan and New Zealand, but it would be a contribution to a more general good relationship between the two countries. No doubt, co-op.eration, of the two countries was necessary. He expressed appreciation of the Dominion’s treatment towards the Japanese training squadron. Mr Coates also expressed pleasure at the conclusion of the treaty of trade, and made it clear that before negotiations were entered into, the concurrence of the British Foreign Offing was obtained to complete the agreement along the lines followed. The object of the agreement was the facilitation of trade and commerce between the two countries. The trade between Japan and New Zealand already was considerable, and was increasing. Mr Coates stressed the need for co-operation in the Pacific. The Dominion would always remember Japan’s assistance in the hour of need. Mr Coates read the following cablegram received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan: “Trusting that the commerce and intercourse between us all will be stimulated by the commercial arrangements now arrived at, I heartily felicitate and send my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of New Zealand.”

WHEAT FOR FAR EAST

VANCOUVER, August S.

China and Japan are learning to eat bread. More Canadian grain was shipped to the Orient last year than in any previous three years, according to official figures announced by Mr. Sproule, the Director of the Western Canada Wheat Pool at Calgary. The demand in the past ten months was greater than could be met. The West Canada Pool has become the greatest organisation of its kind in the world, said Mr Sproule, who added: The prosperity which abounds in Western Canada is the creation of 60 per cent, of the farmers who .are banded together co-operatively. The other 40 per cent, carry no burden, and yet they share the benefits, which is not fair. We have compulsory education —-why not compulsory co-operation?