PREFERENCE DUTIES
Ottawa, Jan. 27
In the Dominion House of Commons Mr Ames initiated a discussion on Empire trade relations. He declared that Canada had given preference to Britain as lar as she could ; the next move must come from the Motherland. When she was ready to grant advantages Canada would be willing to give even more.
Discussing the question of preferential trade with Australia, Mr Ames declared that already many Australian exports were admitted free, but if they could give preference on butter, fruit, leather, meat and tallow, as well as the advantages accorded under the French treaty in connection with light wines, prunes, raisins and currants, it would be an attractive offer.
Mr Foster, Minister for Trade and Commerce, did not wish to ask for preference for preference. For of the articles on which Australia and Britain gave preference benefited Canada. He hoped to arrange a conference with the Australian Government.
Sir Wilfrid Eaurier suggested that Mr Foster should go to Australia and endeavour to arrange a treaty.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1000, 30 January 1912, Page 3
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