THE BOARD OF TRADE AND COMMERCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1521, 11 March 1916, Page 3

THE BOARD OF TRADE AND COMMERCE.

Mr H. T. Jameson, J.P., of Wellington, who had an influential backing for a seat on the Board of Trade and Commerce set up by the Government, but who was unsuccessful in obtaining a seat on the Board, writes as follows to those who seconded bis application as follows ; “I sincerely hope the gentlemen who were appointed to the aforesaid Board will have the time to devote to, and be able to reform the business methods now carried on in this Dominion, from A to Z, and help to stop the unjust exploiting now carried on throughout the British Empire, for upon their business ability, tact and assistance depends not only the happiness of the working classes, but equally the large employers of labour, etc. “As you, gentlemen, are aware, we have lormed a National Cabinet to see us through this war, and we are going to win. We shall require a thousand times more urgently a coalition of sound business brains to see us through the dark clouds forming on the horizon of labour, and the many, many difficult problems of peace, when it comes. It is up to all of us, and I am sure you will agree with me when I say we are out to win this war, and to do so it is the duty of all citizens of the British Empire to plan for the Empire, and to think for the Empire’s future. By so doing they will win tor the Empire.

“Exploiting the Public: The Grand Duke Nicholas, one of the greatest generals and statesmen of modern times, proclaimed at Moscow, when the present war broke out, that he would hang all traders, without distinction, who were caught exploiting the people during the war.’’