THE EMPIRE TRADE LEAGUE. LONDON, June 25.
At the United Empire Trade League's luncheon, Mr James Lowther in the chair, Lord Halsbury proposed the toast of "The Empire's Trade." Mr Barton said the King's illness was grievous and pathetic at a time of general rejoicing. It would cause a wave of emotion throughout the world. He deprecated the idea of unduly considering outside nations in connection with trade problems affecting the common interests of the Empire. In the event of an emergency similar to the South African trouble the Australians were prepared to do much more than heretofore. Mr Seddon also spoke. He said the lost British trade ought to be attracted back to British channels. New Zealand's offer of preference without asking' a return represented 3 per cent, upon £5,000,000 worth of trade. This was not unimportant if devoted to strengthening the navy. He declared that free trade throughout the Empire was impossible owing to financial considerations.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2520, 2 July 1902, Page 15
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