N.Z. PREMIER

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1930, Page 5

N.Z. PREMIER

ARRIVAL IN CANADA. L United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] VICTORIA (British Columbia), ■September 11. Hon. G. W. Forbes, Prime Minister of New Zealand, lias arrived here, en route to London. Mr borbos stated that, upon arrival at Ottawa, the New Zealand Comptroller of Customs, Mr Graig, was authorised to initiate conversations with the Canadian Government witli the'‘ object of formulating a new trades agreement between'Canada and New Zealand which could be furthered during the London Conference. He said the people of New .Zealand wantted trade with Canada, and he hoped that an agreement beneficial to both countries would be reached.

Mr Forbes reeived here a telegram from the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr Bennett, welcoming him and his party on behalf of the Canadian Government, to Canadian soil.

ARRIVES AT VANCOUVER

(Received Ibis day at 9.40 a.m.)

Vancouver,- Sept. 12. , Commenting oh the arrival of the Hon. G. W. Pot'befi, the “Sun” .states: “He looks like a lighter- and acts likd one, with all the poise and self possession of a European diplomat.” - - -

Interviewed on Empire Trade, Mr Forbes asserted that Loid Beaverbrook had deserted the Free Trade which in Nehv Zealand had been regarded as an .impossible dream. However, New Zealand "of course believed in closer Empire Trade.