"BOUNCING THE BALL"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23201, 27 May 1937, Page 15

"BOUNCING THE BALL"

TO THE EDITOB Sir,—The Minister of Finance, Mr W. Nashj accompanied by a large and costly following, has been in Great Britain and Europe for a considerable time now. He has attended all sorts of luncheons, dinners, and other functions, has made many speeches, has visited Berlin and Moscow, and altogether has figured in the press to a large extent. But what has he done? Mr Savage, on arrival in London and apparently after discussion with Mr Nash, announced New Zealand's desire to sell more produce to Britain, asking. "Are you prepared to make a deal? " or words to that effect. Surely, had Mr Nash accomplished even a small part of what he set out to do, Mr Savage would not have found it necessary to make the remark. I would suggest to your readers. Sir, that they compare the accomplishments of the Canadian Government with those of the New Zealand Government. Mr Dunning, the Canadian Minister of Finance, recently visited England, where he remained for a few weeks, during which short time he concluded with Britain a splendid trade treaty placing Canada in a most favourable position for years to come. The Canadian Prime Minister, however, did not go around his country talking about " bouncing the ball" in England as did Mr Savage. Thus, when a Canadian Minister reached England he got what he wanted because he played the game so well that the British people helped him to catch the ball when it bounced. In the case of Mr Savage and Mr Nash, however, it would appear that the ball has been punctured for some time.—l am. etc., New Zealander. Dunedin. May 2G.