MR. FORBES’ VISIT TO AMERICA.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12452, 19 September 1933, Page 5

MR. FORBES’ VISIT TO AMERICA.

CORDIAL RECEPTION. “At Washington,” said the Hon. G. W. Forbes, “we were the guests of the President and Mrs Roosevelt at luncheon, and enjoyed a very interesting talk with our host. I was greatly impressed with the President’s earnestness and sincerity in the great task he had undertaken and with his friendliness towards New Zealand. We had an opportunity of looking into the woollen industry in Boston, which is the centre of this trade in the United States. Those associated with the industry facilitated our mission in every possible way, and as a result, much useful information was gained. I cannot speak too highly of the very cordial reception which we received in every city visited in our travels through the United States. Mayors and responsible people in each centre and State officials showed us every kindness and we were made to feel welcome wherever we went-. We also took advantage of the nearness of Canada to make a brief visit to Ottawa for the purSose of discussing with Canadian linisters matters in connection with the trade agreement between Canada and New Zealand. We had previously had a preliminary talk on the subject in New York with the Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce, the Hon. Mr Stevens, who had come down to meet us there. Very useful discussions took place and proposals were put forward by both sides which will receive the consideration of the respective Governments.”