"THE DISGRACEFUL GRAB."

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2895, 6 October 1916, Page 5

"THE DISGRACEFUL GRAB."

MEMBER.FOR PATEA ON WOOL •FREIGHTS. •.'... By Telegraph—Press Association. Wanganui, October 5. t Mr. G. V. Pearce, member for Patea, •has telegraphed to; the Hon: Mr. Allen as follows:—"No doubt you have-noted the disgraceful. graT) by the' shipping monopoly ,of a penny per pound on Wool, meaning, one million to the sheepfarmers of New Zealand. I would urge the Government buying'. or chartering Bhips to break down the .monopoly, as wool can easily, be held in New Zealand / for some time." .PROTEST BY FARMERS. ■ % Telegraph-Press'Association.. Palmerston N., Ootober 6. The Wellington Provincial Executive bi the Farmers' Union has passed the following resolution:—"This meeting emphatically protests against the unwarranted rise in the freights on wool, produce, etc. The monopoly in shipping matters is a serious menace to the producer, and although farmers ara much against Government interference in commercial matters, if -such extortion is maintained, tho producers must sither urge the Government to: deal with the matter or promote a now shipping company and guarantee to ship frool, produce, etc., only,by such comftMiy's steamers." '' ...