The Colonial Conference.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 755, 13 July 1894, Page 5

The Colonial Conference.

OTTAWA, July 8 | Conference passed resolution favouring preferential trade. Australian delegates strongly opposed proposal to ratify treaty between l France and Canada, as it was calculated to deprive Australia of market for her j wines in Canada. Delegates, in discussing question of preferential trade, recognised difficulty of Great Britain agreeing to it, but they believed if Colonies freely reciprocated way would be paved for Imperial trade system. July 10 Caron proposed and Wrixon seconded, motion to effect that Great Britain should be asked to subsidise Canadian-Atlantic mail service, the ! Colonies supporting cost of Pacific ■ service. Canadian Govt requested to ascertain cost of Pacific cable. Conference carried preferential trade ■ resolution by 5 to 3. Dissentient , Colonies were N S. Wales, N. Z. and j Qeensland. Conference now closed. LONDON, July 9 Spectator thinks proposal of Ottawa Conference for preferential trade rates | between colonies and Mother Country is dangerous suggestion, which may induce foreigners to retaliate. Daily Chronicle regrets Pacific cable question is to be deferred, and points out supposed cost is already known from Sandford Fleming’s estimate. OTTAWA, July 12 s Canadian House of Commons ha confirmed provisionary contract with Huddart Parker.