WOOL CONFERENCE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25051, 15 November 1944, Page 6

WOOL CONFERENCE

DOMINION'S POSITION

NO DIRECT DELEGATES (P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday Although two representatives*of New Zealand were appointed in August to attend the conference of the International Wool Secretariat in London on November 30, a decision has now been made that no one would be sent to the conference from New Zealand, said Mr G. C. Warren, of Darfield. this evening.

Originally, Mr Warren, who is a foundation member of tho New Zealand Wool Council, and the chairman of the council. Mr H, M. Christie, had been selected to attend the conference as representatives of New Zealand. In a cablegram published on Saturday it was stated that it was believed that the representatives of New Zealand at the conference would be Messrs Christie anil Warren.

This evening Mr Warren was asked if definite arrangements had been made for him to attend the conference in company with Mr Christie. He said in reply that he had received a telegram from Mr Christio on Monday stating that because of the uncertainty of the original representatives' status arising from steps which the Government was taking to form a new wool board in New Zealand, nobody would be going to the conference from the Dominion. Mr Christie had also advised him, said Mr Warren, that Mr S. F. Arthur, of London, would probably represent Nefv Zealand at tho conference, and further information about the Dominion's opinion on certain matters to bo discussed had been forwarded to Britain. His reply to Mr Christie had been to the effect that he (Mr Warren) had nothing left to do but to concur with the decisions made. Mr Warren continued that he knew that legislation was being drafted by the Government to set up a new wool board and this would have the effect of abolishing the old wool council. There was some doubt whether members of the present council would bo elected to the new board. Hence it had been held that the representatives originally appointed to tho conference by New Zealand might not have any status. MONETARY POLICY REPLY TO A CHALLENGE (P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH. Tuesday "It is easy to dispose of the Hon. F. G. Young's challenge that I substantiate my statement that lie had said that the men at the top would have to go unless Labour's long-established principle that tho Bank of New Zealand should b'e nationalised was adhered to," said the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Holland, in reply to the statement made by Mr Young in Auckland. "Some three months ago Mr Young threw out a challenge to the Labour Party by issuing what is now known as 'the Young circular,' a similar type of document to the famous 'Lee letter,' " added Mr Holland. "Mr Young's circular had very wide circulation all over New Zealand, and it contained the following statement: 'Much as I respect the" capacity and sincerity of our leaders, I do not agree that our interests are best served by allowing one or two men, however well-meaning, to perpetuate tho monetary system and policy that are obviously inimical to our interests.' "If words mean anything at all, then that statement means that Labour's pqlicy of nationalisation must be implemented," said Mr Holland, "and those at the top (obviously the Prime Minister and Mr Nash) must either give way, or make room for those who will put the party's policy into operation. Any doubts on the question would be removed by Mr Nash's own attitude." RECOMMENDATION DEPLORED BANK'S GOOD SERVICE (P.A.) DUNEDIN, Tuesday The council of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce today passed the following resolution: "That in view of the known excellent service ■to the community of the Bank of New Zealand, this chamber strongly deplores the recommendation of the Labour Party conference that the Government be asked to consider its acquisition and its creation into a State bank." CROSSING ACCIDENT RETURNED SOLDIER'S LOSS (0.C.) ROTORUA, Tuesday The narrow escape of three occupants of a motor-car when it came into collision with a railway engine on a level crossing at Ngongotaha recently was referred to in the Rotorua Police Court today when Noel F. Currie (Mr Roe) pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to cross the line when it was not clear. The police stated that Currie was a returned soldier from the Middle East. The crossing was provided with signals and visibility was fairly good. One of the passengers received slight injuries. Counsel said that Currie on his return from service overseas paid £l3O for a car and the wreck had been sold as scrap metal for £25. As the vehicle was not insured the incident had already cost him over £IOO. The night of the accident was cloudy and a strong wind prevented defendant hearing the warning whistle of the approaching train. Mr E. L. Walton, S.M., imposed a fine of 10s. VALUABLE DOMAIN Gorso growth has been cleared, tracks have been opened up, and kowhais planted by the parks and reserves department of the Wellington City Council on Johnston's Hill Domain, which was acquired a£ a cost of £2500 in 1941. Tho city council provided £1250 of this, the Government £SOO, and the public subscribed £750. It was considered a very good investment. Sixtysix acres in extent, it is the largest area of native forest, apart from Wilton's Bush, within seven miles of Wellington, and is not more than three miles from the General Post Office. It is serving a valuable purpose as a bird sanctuary.