RESUMPTION OF TRADE WITH ENGLAND.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12735, 3 September 1919, Page 7

RESUMPTION OF TRADE WITH ENGLAND.

CHEAP GERMAN GOODS FIND A BEADY MARKET, INGREASED PROTECTION DEMANDED, fly Teltgiaph-Prew AwocUtioa—Ooprrigfal United Service. (Eeceived September 3, 8.25 a.m.) LONDON, September 1. English and German trade was resumed to-day. There are evidences everywhere in London of Germans rushing the open door with the greatest zest, and displaying elaborate civility. The press quotes the astonishingly low prices of many lines and the promises of immediate delivery. The sellera point out particularly the advantages that are obtainable through the low German exchange and cheap production. An example is quoted of a piano which, offered for £3O, equals the quality of an English instrument costing £135. Engineering supplies are quoted at 40 per cent under English. Some of the leading, businesses firmly refuse orders, but confess it will be difficult to avoid dealing ultimately, owing to the competition of numerous smaller houses, unless the Government limits the dumping. Others are frankly stocking German Christmas goods, finding the prices irresistible. English manufacturers of textiles admit that they are still tremendously handicapped, owing to the extreme cheapness and the high quality of German dyes. The Federation of British Industries is convening meetings of the various trade sections to discuss demands for increased protection, which is regarded as vital.