SOUTH AFRICA
EXTRAORDINARY MANIFESTO BY HERTZOG / IMPERIALISTIC POLICY BLAMED FOR ECONOMIC TROUBLES . (Br T«l*fraph-Fresi Aiaoalatlon-OoDjrrlcM (Rec. December 11, 5.5 p.m.) Capo Town, December 10. a Mr. Hortzog has issued an extraordinary manifesto at Bloemfontein, attributing the increasing want, poverty, high eosii of living, increased prices of shop goods, the dislocation of exchange, the want of markets for export, lack of money and credit, and the pressure exercised by tho banks, to the Imperialistic policy of the Government, which ho accuses of conspiring with British trading interest to bring about the economic downfall of Airica. Regarding the question of a republic, whilo not surrendering the desire for independence, Mr. Hertzog says tho right time has not arrived. The Nationalists have the right to say they do not wish to bring ilhe matter to a vote at the next eloctions. Mr. Hortzog also denies that the Nationalists are acthiated by racial motives, and declares that tho ideal of the Nationalist party is sovereign independence at the right time, but it is not the right idme yet. Tho fundamental reason for their republican movement is the equality of British and Dutch in So.uth Africa. Reverting vo tho Imperialistic policy of the Government, Mr. Hertzog refers to the activities of British Imperialistic tradespeople and politicians to possess themselves of monopolies of all our economic sources aud means of help. He declares that the aim and object of the combination or conspiracy is nothing less than to get _ us. economically in their power, and bind us in such a way that for years we shall be a helpless prey to Imperial trade interests and Imperial covetousness.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
GOVERNMENT STOCKS OF CANADIAN FLOUR CHEAPER BREAD TO BE PROVIDED (Rec. December 11, 5.5 p.m.) Cape Town, December 10. A curious si'Juation has arisen in connection with the largo stocks of Canadian flour held by the Government. Negotiations with the millers to take over the flour and mix it with theirs having failed, Government decided to ;sell to the public, on the ground that as a heavy loss was inevitable, and the loss would fall on the taxpayers, the public should have the bonefit of cheaper flour. It has also been decided to arrange for ,the distribution of cheaper bread retail, mnde of Government flour, at a considerably Jower price than is now charged.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 67, 13 December 1920, Page 5
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390SOUTH AFRICA Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 67, 13 December 1920, Page 5
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