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Otago Witness, Issue 3774, 13 July 1926, Page 29

Mr W. Coltman, president of the Auckland Rotamns, on Wednesday last, explained a cable message that had evoked criticism in the movement (reports the Btar). This announced the British Post Office’s decision tj abandon th slogan, “British Goods‘ are Best” in cancelling stamps, the action being taken i- deference to the Rotary International Association, which represented that the slogan was not calculated to promote friendly relations between Britain and United States. Mr Coltman said the representations were nt made from America, the cablegram showing that the action was by the British Association of Rotary Club*. The Rotary International would never interfere in internal affairs of any nation, a violation of the ethics of private basinet* being involved. The British Rotarians doubtless decided to adopt a method of advertisement less likely to give offence to other nations.