FREE TRADE
DISCUSSED BY FARMERS CONFLICTING VIEWS EXPRESSED (By Tolcgraph—Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, 19th April*. * Opposition to a Free Trade policy for New Zealand was expressed by members of the executive of the North Canterbury Farmers’ Union during a discussion oil clause 13 of the union’s policy. The clause is, "That taxation through the Customs shall be for the purpose of raising revenue and not for protective purposes.”* It was agreed that the clause he brought up for debate at the next New Zealand conference. Mr Colin Mclntosh said that the clause advocated a policy of Free Trade. He was openly opposed to it. lie contended that it was vital to New Zealand’s prosperity that the secondary industries should he protected. Conflicting views were expressed. Mr A. Fisher said that a progressive land policy would help New Zealand. The chairman, Mr .1. I). Hall, said that with the report of the Tariff Commission 'Coming down for the next session ot Earlinment, it was a little premature to dismiss the matter, but it was an interesting problem. If Mr Mclntosh proceeded with his argument he would “have the Auckland crowd against him.”
Mr Mclntosh replied that lie knew Aiucldiand favoured Free Trade, but that was no reason why everyone should tumble into it blindly.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 April 1934, Page 6
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212FREE TRADE Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 April 1934, Page 6
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