The Daily News. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1914. A PLEA FOR TRADE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 71, 13 August 1914, Page 4

The Daily News. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1914. A PLEA FOR TRADE.

Onr of the inevitable consequences •>! Ihe. out-hri ;vk of a war in wYioh Britain i.N : 'n«»!vi'il »• till' !!>r:i-!iai" itW.MHition of tra4r iieiwcen Liu- , .m.-iaiiii ami > Dominions. Then? is always, at the outset of hostilities between any of the Orcat l'owers, a tendency towards a partial paralysis of trade caused by the fear of higher prices and the risks connected with the transport and deliver y of goods. As a matter of fact, t'lfear is out of all proportion lo the danger, and it is generally found that before long matters settle down into a steadier swing. In the case of "Britain's trade with the Dominions then' is a vast waterway to be kept open for vessels, but the resources of the Empire are quite equal to the task, and that should engender a perfect faitli m the safety and security of goods from both ends of the routes reaching their destination. All the same, the necessary confidence has not been shown from this end, unci as a result the British Associated Chambers of Commerce have felt it necessary to issue an appeal to the overseas dominions, it having fccon found that during the pa3t week a very large number of orders for goods have been cancelled, reduced in volume, or their delivery postponed, possibly, as the cable message states, due to the temporary advance in price, but more to the uncertainty regarding war risks. It cannot be too widely known that the British Government has provided against both these disturbing factors, and therefore there is not the slightest need for alarm. On the other hand, it must be remembered thai this is just the, time when the large industrial population of England needs employment, so that true patriotism should impel the overseas traders not only to confirm their orders but to increase tliem to the full;est possible extent. For the time being at least German goods for the dominions are practically out of the question, so that British manufactures should have full play. It stands to reason that the most practical means of helping the Motherland is to find employment for her people, and this call only be accomplished by a sufficiency of or•V rs and prompt payment for goods. It should only need the bare statement of the case to induce an adequate response to the appeal which has been made. The cry of to-dav is: Trade, Trade, Trade, and Pay Promptly. For the credit of New Zealand the appeal should not be in vain.