UNITY OF EMPIRE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 1682, 31 May 1919, Page 8

UNITY OF EMPIRE.

A NEW POLICY WANTED. .. ; ' ■■■■.«■•■ (Official). _ 'v By Eiiiofcrie Telegraph—-Copyright. A co'inpli me ntftr y" lunohbon was tfejiidorod td Mr Massey on Tuesday by the Empire. Producers'; Organisation. The Marquis of Londonderry, who prei&led, in proposing the toast' of %he guest, remarked that New Zealand was proud of its Prime Minister, but he also was proud of his fellowcountrymen, Mr Massey being a native of Derry. Mr Massey's speech dealt, by request, with tho subject of iSmpire trade, with special reference to the .question of imperial preference. In the course of his address, which was listened to with evident appreciation, Mil' Massey pointed out that when the present fiscal system was established over seventy years ago, the Colonies were looked upon as encumbrances, but' to-day they were . young, virile nations, and, as the war proved, important parts of the Empire, able and willing to do their share in its defence or in any other way necessary. .He was "of the opinion that as conditions had | materially changed, there should be-a change of policy, which would operate in the interests of .the whole Empire, and assist to '.make" -it independent of other countries so far 'as food' supplies and j-aw. materials for Britain's industries were concerned, at the same time strengthening, the'ties which. keep the British nations united and : solid. Imperial preference went much further than any alteration of Customs tar;if: it included, for instance, the muchneeded improvement of the entire communications by . shipping and cables or even air service, and included immigration and financial matters, and really preference- by British countries to British countries in every way possible. At the conclusion of the address, Mr Massey received the enthusiastic thanks of the gathering. Keep a water , bottle in ; the home in case of sickness! .Purchase a reliable North British Bottle fitted with "Unique" Stopper, it won't crack or : leak! Make sure of brand being on neck of bottle. 62 J Clinchers are the best cycle tyres for 1 men who ride in all weather and on [ all roads. They stand, up'to the most-! trying; condition, and' are guaranteed i six, nine, twelve and fifteen months. 69 1 Colds fly before 'OfAZQL." Sore ; Throats are soothed by this proved ! and popular ' remetjy. Get "NAZOL" i to-day. Is 0d buys 60 doses. (4) Gtiesis arrive— in the house— • just sendout ' for a tin of delicious' 0.M.0. Sheep Tongues. They need no cooking and can lbb served in a "jiffy.";: Each tin ■ bpars the signature of the Government Inspector. Your visitors will be delighted with the rich, tasty : flavemr, 0.M.0. Tongues are now much ; reduced in price—ask for them ' (6) |