RETALIATORY MEASURES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 19 June 1936, Page 5

RETALIATORY MEASURES

AUSTRALIA’S NEW TARIFFS EARLY ACTION BY JAPAN (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Received 19th June, 8.15 a.m.) TOKIO, 17th June. The Foreign Office spokesman, Mr Amau, doubted whether retaliation against Australia could be enforced as soon as to-morrow, but it undoubtedly would be within a . few days. According to a report from the Australian Consul, Mr Murai, Japan is willing to continue negotiations for a treaty with Australia, after retaliatory measures have been effective. Mr Amau added that retaliation was supported by all circles, even the manufacturers, who consider it a good opportunity to establish the independence of the clothing industry, including the development of a suitable substitute for wool. The Domei Press Agency learns that Australia’s reply, received this afternoon, regarding trade negotiations, in unsatisfactory, and that.- at an official conference it was decided to submit invocation of the trade protection law to Cabinet, which is expected to obtain Imperial sanction for enforcement on Friday.. . TRADE SAFEGUARDING ACT (Received 19th June. 10.25 a-.m.V-TOKIO, 18th June. The Domei News Agency reports that the. invocation of the Trade Safeguarding Act against Australian merchandise.will take place on 23rd June 'instead of 19th June, owing to delay in preparing the necessary decrees. LICENSE SYSTEM FOR WOOL AND WHEAT PROHIBITIVE DUTIES ON MINOR IMPORTS (Received 19th June. 10.25 a.m.) LONDON, 18th June. “The Times” Tokio correspondent says the restrictions against Australia will apply the license system to wool and wheat, and will impose prohibitive duties on minor imports, including ores.