IMPORTANT DECISIONS OF THE CONGRESS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 14013, 18 September 1909, Page 2

IMPORTANT DECISIONS OF THE CONGRESS.

i SYDNEY, Sept. 17. 'flic Congress carried the following motions: — That the duties on travellers' samples should be refunded on the travellers departure within twelve months. That the colonies be requested to jpro hibit the entry of goods not of British origin but having false marks and that the British Government be asked to introduce protective clauses in all commercial treaties. That there should be a uniform bvstem of weights and measures. That steps should be taken to have * State-owned cable between Canada and Australia, and endeavours made to ob- ■ tain a substantial reduction in the rates especially press rates, i That the various Governments should ; take steps to have judgments made en- • forcable throughout the Empire. » That there be a uniform declaration ! of origin and value of goods. That the Congress reaffirms the previous resolution re the formation of con- ' ciliation and arbitration boards m trade disputes. - , ' That the Australian Governments be ' requested to limit the sice of wheat bags to contain 200 pounds. . That all colonies having jurisdiction ( to legislate on copyrights suited to their respective dominions. 1 That a lighthouse be established at ! Cocos Island at the joint expense of the 1 Imperial, Indian, Ceylon and Commonwealth Governments. , ' ' On the motion of Mr. Smith (Inver- ' careill) it was resolved that a lignt- • house should be erected at the Snares I, and maintained by Australia and New °A motion to abolish duties on' trade ' catalogues was withdrawn.