HUNGRY FOR BOOTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15271, 22 June 1923, Page 2

HUNGRY FOR BOOTS.

EASTERN TRADE NEEDS. Graphic word pictures of the trade which Australia could do with the East |f a direct steamer service were provided were drawn by Mr. C. R. Slowe, a member of a large importing and exporting firm in Shanghai. Apples are occupying the main place la Mr. Slowe’s mind at the present time , says the Sydney “Sun.” There exists a wonderful market for apples shipped between April and June, the American exporter only supplying Eastern needs between September and March.

“Australia has the market for butter, but not to the extent of four or five jfears ago,” remarked Mr. Slowe. “Canada is only Z 1 days away, and a lot 'of-her product is coming to Shanghai. An immense amount of wheat and Hour is also being imported from America.

“The extent of the market for Australian goods,” added Mr Slowe, “can 'be realised when one remembers that In Shanghai, in an area of seven miles oy three miles, there is a population of 8,000,000 persons. “There is a rapidly-growing market for . bo'ots,” lie' continued. “The Chinese are hungry for them. This is mother of the. many things which Australia could export to the East. The. boats need only call at Shanghai vn th e outward, journey. When returning they could come via Japan, and there'are many things, such asj silks iind oils, which would provide .cargo for Australian ports.”