CONGRESS OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
The first meeting of the Congress of delegates from the Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom was held to-day, when Mr. Tritton waß elected President. Many colonial delegates were present. It was resolved to urge the Government to .encourage emigration to the colonies. Messrs McMillan, Reid, and Hay spoke on the resolution. Sir James Anderson read a paper on Telegraph Reform, in which he advocated the advisableness of the colonies making a guarantee to the Cable Companies of 4 per cent, receiving in return the liberty to control the rates. It was also decided to appoint a deputation to wait on the Government asking them to consult with the colonies respecting the adoption of an efficent scheme of Imperial federation. The Marquis of Lome advocated consulting the Agents-General on the subject of commercial treaties. Sir Saul Samuel said it would be impossible to federate on a commercial basis if the colonies adhered to Protection. A committee was appointed to prompt the codifying and assimilation of commercial laws.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 7113, 10 July 1886, Page 2
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173CONGRESS OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE. Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 7113, 10 July 1886, Page 2
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