OPPOSED TO MEAT QUOTAS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19987, 20 December 1934, Page 9

OPPOSED TO MEAT QUOTAS

AUSTRALIA’S BOLD REJECTION NEW ZEALAND’S ATTITUDE EXPLAINED United Press Association—Bv Electric Tel egraph —Copyrlgnt LONDON, December 18. The expectation that Australia will be the sole dissenter to the temporary regulation of meat imports was confirmed at to-day’s meeting between Mr W. E. Elliot, Mr J. H. Thomas and the High Commissioners, the outcome of which is that Britain and the other Dominions decided to make representations to Australia, jointly appealing for the Commonwealth’s co-operation. Such action is probably unprecedented in Imperial affairs. Over 60 attended the meeting, which was one of the largest Imperial gatherings for some time. Those present included experts and advisers. Outline of Plans The communique merely states that the meeting was held, but the "SunHerald” service understands that there was some very plain speaking, in which it was made clear to Australia that if she continued non-co-operation, compulsory restrictions would be inevitable. No further meeting will be held pending Australia’s reply. Sir James Parr, interviewed by the Australian Press Association, admitted that the crux of the long and detailed discussion was the outcome of Dr. Earle Page’s declaration dealing with Australia's opposition to export restrictions. He declined to discuss New Zealand’s particular share at the meeting, but “before the end of the month a decision will be reached on the short term policy, and I expect the British Government in January will propound its scheme for a long term policy applicable after March 31.” Messrs R. S. Forsyth and David Jones accompanied Sir James Parr.

BACON MARKET RETAIL PRICES RISE ABRUPTLY United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 18. “The Daily Herald” says that disaster threatens the marketing of bacon pigs. The Bacon Board commenced work in the middle of 1933, whereas the import quotas were imposed in 1932 to protect the Home industry, which remains in a condition of individualistic disorder. Retail prices have risen about 40 per cent., forcing some consumers to cease buying. Britain now pays £40,000,000 for 7,750,000 cwt. of Danish bacon, whereas the same amount purchased 11,391,000 cwt. in 1932. This fantastic foolishness masquerades under the name of “agriculturul planning.”