NEW ZEALAND AND U.S.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17155, 4 October 1926, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND AND U.S.

POOR TRADE CONDITIONS PROPORTION NOT EVEN MR. COATES MAKES AN OFFER (Eke. Tel. Copyright—United Press A6sn.) (Sydney Sun Cables.) (Received October 4. 1 p.m.) HAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 5. '.'Trade conditions between New Zealand and the United States can be greatly improved. We buy three times as much from you as von buy from New Zealand. ■We would like to see that about even. If you will buy three times as much from us as you do mow, trade will increase correspondingly." 'Fids was the reply of New Zealand's Premier, Mr. J. G. Coates, when asked tii speak of the methods of improving trade relations between file two countries. He added: "With a little more encouragement our shipping facilities can be further increased. Moreover, we can offer the best the world affords for your citizens seeking a holiday." He emphasised that both countries were in the forefront in democratic legislation. He praised the American troops, one company of which he commanded in their first action in .Wig Great War. Mr. Coates, at Washington, will confer with President Coolidge and the British Ambassador. His party was given a great reception on tlie arrival of the Makura. Later he was tendered a. joint luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club.