COLONIAL PREFERENCE.
LONDON. Afa rdf 20. The Free Trade Uni mi has issued a memorandum setting out a series of arguments against colonial preference. The Union contends, inter alia. that, the adoption of the scheme would cause disappointment. and heart-burnings. within the dominions. and would lead to India building up a protective tariff against the manufacturers of Dritain. The Union contends that the policy is not reconcilable with the Paris Economic recommendations, and submits Hint the taxation of the Allies’ merchandise would weaken the alliance, and check common action against German schemes.
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Western Star, 23 March 1917, Page 2
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