BRITISH POLITICS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19000, 24 October 1923, Page 7

BRITISH POLITICS

THE CONSERVATIVE CONFERENCE. PREFERENCE A LIVE ISSUE. Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, October 23. (Received Oct. 23, at 7.35 p.m.) The Daily Telegraph’s parliamentary correspondent says that the Conservative Conference at Plymouth is expected io leave a definite landmark in the history of the party. There will be a thorough examination of the policy of preference beyond Sir Philip Lloyd-Greame’s conference proposal. Mr Baldwin’s friends emphasise the fact that he is bound firmly bv Mr Bonar Law’s pledge, but there are ground for believing that he will adumbrate a Proad policy on which the judgment of the electors will be sought at some future date. The Morning Post hints that there are some members of the Cabinet who believe the pledge to have been unwise. It is certain, however, that Mr Baldwin’s outline of future policy will be definite and unmistakable, and a policy for which the Conservatives may work with enthusiasm and confidence.—A. and N.Z. Cable.

One of the motions for the Conference standing in the name of Mr Edward Duvcen is as follows;—“That, in order to develop the resources of the Empire, and in view of the necessity of finding productive employment for our surplus population, this conference urges the Government to make provision for preferential treatment for British capital invested within the Empire by the imposition of a lower income tax and death duties than on similar investments in foreign countries ; that the Government submit this proposal to the Imperial Conference with a view to the consideration tend elaboration of reciprocal measures by the dominions.”

A SCIENTIFIC TARIFF. APPORTIONMENT OF REVENUE. LONDON, October 23. (Received Oct. 2d, at 8.40 p.m.) The Daily Express says that Mr Baldwin, at Plymouth, is expected to propose an all-round protection of home industries by a scientific tariff. No lax will be imposed on imported wheat or meat, but the revenue raised from the tariff on imported manufacturers will be devotpd to the following objects:—■ 1. To subsidising shipping freights lor goods from Australia and New Zealand. 2. To a bounty on corn production. 3. To subsidising Empire cotton-grow-ing and shipment.—A. and N.Z. Cable.