CANADA AND N.Z. TRADE.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12427, 28 March 1908, Page 5

CANADA AND N.Z. TRADE.

(Per United Preee Absociation).

WELLINGTON, March 27.

Mr. J. S. Larke, Canadian Commissioner for Australasia, addressed the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to-night in -support of improved trade relations between Canada and New Zealand. He said ■ Canada was growing so fast that it was said in 50 years there would he a population of 50 millions. Trade between this country and Canada was expanding. Last year New Zealand sent jJ79,000 worth of goods to Canada, and Canada sent us =£206,000 worth, but this was not what the trade ought to be. There was a market for New Zealand in Canada in live sheep, frozen meats, flax, skins, hides, etc. Mr. Clarke spoke' of the need for improved steam services What was wanted was a direct line of steamships from the St. Lawrence to New Zealand and Australia. A resolution was passed supporting the views put forward by Mr Larke.