GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 15 December 1928, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES

TRADE WITH RUSSIA

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).

(Received this day at 8 a.in.)

LONDON, Dec. 13

There is a possibility of representatives of British trade going to Russia at no distant date to investigate Anglo-Russian trade. It is it curious situation. The Government definitely inaiutaius their pie,-ions attitude and will not consider a resumption of diplomatic relations except under ihe terms stated when Ibroken off. which involve Russia initiating the question of resumption and undertaking a. cessation of propaganda Empire-wide and other guarantees. Contrarwi.se Government circles pointedly reiterate (heir anxiety not to place obstacles in the way of legitimate l trade, and it was more err less admitted that a tra.de agreement could be arranged not involving a resumption of diplomatic relations. If appears that a certain section of the Conservatives cnmprisng llie younger and more progressive members are bringing presstir eon tbe (lovornment. IL is certain the (lovornment will not oflieialh act. but a trade, agreement appears possible between private interests. There will be no objection, Undoubtedly certain Cabinet members are sympathetic therewith, especially those who have not become reconciled to the trade rupture.