ENGLAND IS SAD

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18481, 8 September 1925, Page 8

ENGLAND IS SAD

WHILE OTHERS PROSPER. GERMANS FRIENDLY NOW. (ssxcial to "rnx r&Rss.") WELLINGTON, September 7. "One thiug that is noticeable on the (Joii'tinent at the present time is tho manner in which visitors from England are received by Franca and Germany. "Whereas the German people are exerting themselves to do as much as they can to make the stay of the Englishman as pleasant as possible, the French, on the other hand, manifest a distinct coolness, and appear to regard the visit of those from England purely from the commercial viewpoint, and gauge their hospitality by the amount of money that is spent there.'' This is tho impression which was gained recently by Mr H. M. Campbell, of Hastings, formerly M.P. for Havrke's Hay, who returned to Now Zealand at the week-end by the Ruahino from a trip to England, France, Belgium, Germany, ajid Canada. Mr Campbell was disappointed with tho state of things in Canada, where the settlers appear to bo in a poor way. Over large areas they have no real homes, ho said, but live simply in shamies, surrounding which thoro is neither tree nor shrub. This did not apply so much to Vitnoouver and tho Rockies, where the peoplo seemed to hvo in greater comfort, and in better homes. Generally, uhe settlers in the wheat area* were not at all prosperous, tl.eir position being in marked contrast to that of the French settlers at Quebec and the Maritime provinces. The Best Stock. While in England Mr Campbell took a keen interest in stud stock, and he expresses admiration at the quality of stock he saw on the various farms. He would have been pleased to bring some to New Zealand with him, but the restrictions imposed through the foot and mouth disease still held good, although the severity of th© outbreak was abating, and cases were few. The stock—horses, cattle, and sheep—in England and Scotland were unquestionably the best in the world. But a Sorry Land.

But tli© Old Land was in a bad way industrially, and manufacturers ! were losiug contracts which hitherto were rega.ded as assured to them. This was largely due. to the English workmen insisting not only on a higher rato of pay, but also on fewer hours, and pe.foimiug their work in an indifferent manner. Tho result of this was that largo contracts were going to ot .er couutries, where a better job was being turned out for a lower prioe. Germany, France, Belgium, and even Holland, were reaping a share of tho fruits of this industrial diversion. The iron and coal mining trades were suffering most at Home, where 600 pits had closed down with losses to the owners of such dimensions that they could not be retrieved. "Wool and Mutton. The prospects for New Zealand wool, as as cou*d bo gathered, were quite good, ana although Mr (Jampbeli did not suggest tnat tuo prices ot the last November and December sales would be maintained, thero was every indication mat a very payable figures would be received. Mutton from the Dominion was enjoying an unprecedented reception, anQ in some casos was fetching a prioe ; above that secured for the Home j grown product. This was a state of affai.s hitherto unknown there. It i appoa.oi that the people were awaken- j ing to a sense of the superiority of New? Zealand mutton. j The war zone was visited by Mr j Campbell, who returns profoundly impressed with the improvements which ' have been effected in the shell-scarred ! districts, and pleased with the manner ' in which the British cemeteries have teen cared for. Politics? On being asked y> hether he would offer himself for tho ilanke's Bo# seat at the forthcoming elections, Air | Campbell replied that this would d.e- j pend upon tie result of a meeting of "as supporters, which he intended to j arrange upon his return. 1 ■ - -i ■' ■i ■■ !