TRADE PROTECTION

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11664, 31 October 1923, Page 8

TRADE PROTECTION

“GREAT ISSUE RAISED”

MR BALDWIN’S SPEECH LEFT FRIENDS UNCERTAIN.

OPPONENTS AROUSED.

By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Reuter’. Telnera.ro

(Received October 30, 30.15 p.m.) LONDON, October 29.

Mr Aurien Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham, declared that the Premier had raised a great issue, hut had left the world doubtful regarding what he meant to do. Ho had said enough to raise his opponents to fullest activity, but net enough for the guidance ol his friends. Mr Chau’ihetlnin concluded try saying that if Mr Baldwin really meant business ho would bo with him unreservedly, to tho end.

EARLY NEXT YEAR

GENERAL ELECTION LIKELY. ON TARIFF ISSUE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.. (Received October 30, 11.15 p.m.) LONDON, October 30. Tbs “Daily Telegraph’s” Parliamentary correspondent says it is now clear that when Parliament meets tho Government will forward proposals relating to the Safeguarding of Industries Act, and possibly also Mr McKenna’s duties.

The impression of well-informed members of tne Conservative Party is that a general election will bo held early in the coining year.

BY INSTALMENTS

ADOPTION OF PREFERENCE FIELD UNLIMITED. Australian and N.Z. r-. b l Association, llteoeived October 30, 10.15 p.m.) LONDON, October 30. Mr Leopold Amery, at Westminster, said tho effect of Imperial preference would be to cheapen prices, as foreign competitors would strain every nerve to retain tlreir markets. “Subject to the limitations of Mr Bonar Law’s pledge, we cannot do ail wo would do, arid mean to do, bnt I have no doubt, as each instalment of this policy shows its results in the development of Empire trade, the people of Britain will be convinced of tile necessity for carrying out the policy on the broadest lines. We cannot for a long time do everything tho Dominions would consider of advantage to themselves, but the field for development has few limits to it.”