THE BRITISH BUDGET.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11819, 2 May 1919, Page 8

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

LABOUR DISAPPOINTED. PROFITEERS DENOUNCED. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, April 30 Mr Adamson, following Mr Chamberlain salt! the Budget disappointed Labour because it involved fresh loans reduced the excass profits tax, and included colonial preference. The workers would not continue tp carry *tfae present burdens of taxation while profiteers were allowed to retain unpatnoic gains.* Profiteers ought to be compelled to disgorge. The Government should control electricity, transport and other public services. Mr Donald McLean opposed the Imperial Conference. Mr Chamberlain replied that there would be a> opportunity later to voice this opposition. Resolutions were adopted authorising beer and other duties.