Excessive Freights.
Perth, May 18. The Commissi>, recommends that steps' be taken by tu e Agent-General to secure rt substantial reduction m the present excessive ti’eights. If the ring remains obderate it suggests that Government advertise fo»,’ * en “ ders of rates and freights, or ollfcT a subsidy for a regular line of car&’° steamers with England. Senator Matheson, returned fronr a visit to England, says the feeling' against any tax on food is extremely strong throughout England. In the coming election it seemed probable that hardly any supporters of M* Chamberlain would be retunaedUnder these circumstances, 'preferential trade was hardly worth discussing as a serious question. Regarding the proposed immigration of agriculturalists, Senator Matheson thinks Australia is generally more anxious for them than they are for Australia#
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3524, 20 May 1905, Page 2
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127Excessive Freights. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3524, 20 May 1905, Page 2
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