WORLD IMPRESSIONS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 256, 26 September 1933, Page 4

WORLD IMPRESSIONS

SURVEY BY MR MASTERS. THE DOMINION’S PROBLEMS. Per Press Association. STRATFORD, Sept. 25. A public reception was tendered to Hon. R. Masters and Mrs Masters to-night. The Mayor, Mr J. W. McMillan, presided, and, despite a stonn, there ivas a large and enthusiastic crowd. Mr W. J. Poison, M.P., and other speakers paid glowing tributes to Mr Masters for the splendid service rendered to New Zealand by liis representations in the quota discussions. Mr Masters, who was loudly cheered on rising to speak, said that as a result of the Conference there was a better understanding among the nations of the world. From the Dominion’s point of view the time had not been wasted, as Empire discussions were held at the same time. His most notable impression was the high regard in which British , statesmen were hid by other nations. When Britain spoke at the Conference she was listened to. Mr Masters spoke of the great revival of trade in Britain, which was importing much less manufactured goods, but much more raw material. This was the greatest indication of returning prosperity ill the Old Country. If the policy of self-sufficiency so apparent in Europe was to go on, countries like New Zealand were in for a difficult time. The opinion was held that in three years Germany would not only be self-sufficient regarding butter, but would actually be exporting. If this system ivas to continue, New Zealand might have to consider developing secondary industry to a greater extent than at the present time. A great responsibility was before the leaders. Dealing with quotas, Mr Masters said that New Zealand was unfortunate in that the success of the milk marketing scheme operating in Britain was dependent on the price of [ cheese, as to make a success of that j scheme, a good price for milk must be obtained. If a higher price were got for fluid milk than cheese, it was feared that cheese makers would cease manufneting, hence the desire for a quota to increase cheese prices. Speaking of, America Mr Masters said that they had a promise from the President that the American people | would be prepared, when prosperity re- I turns, to make arrangements for greater trade between America and New Zealand. Tire Roosevelt Plan j would mean at least the evolution of ’ something of immense benefit to the nation and to the world at large. There was great enthusiasm at the conclusion of the speech, the large audience cheering and singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Then followed a cordial scene outside the hall when Mr Masters was leaving.