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Taranaki Daily News, 17 October 1919, Page 5

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BRITAIN'S OVERSEAS TRADE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, Oct. 14. Sir Auckland Geddes, speaking in London, said he was convinced that Britain had the power to increase her overseas trade beyond what it had ever teen. The world was crying.out for goods, and the sources of supply were not numerous. If Britain was to fncrease her export trade there must he a very great change in the development of industry. He did not suggest Government interference, because the more the Government kept out the better, provided the men running the business took a big view and saw-beyond their own immedi'ate interests.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RAILWAY STOCK RELEASED. Received Oct 17, 12.25 a.m. | London, Oct. 15. When the armistice was signed there were 4558 locomotives and 30,263 railway wagons in France belonging to British companies. All the locomotives have now been returned and the wagons are retiring at the rate of 500 weekly, by means of the Channel ferry. It is hoped to increase the rate to 900 weekly, which would result in all being back in six months. The Government munition factories in various parts of the conn' try are repairing the wagons.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.