CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONGRESS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2378, 5 July 1892, Page 4

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONGRESS.

London, June 30, The Congress voting by chambers and not counting delegates was 55 to 33 against Sir C. Tupper’s amendment in favor of preferential duties. Mr Medley’s original motion aimed against preferential duties was carried by 47 to 34. Mr Bibbs spoke in favor of a motion for the creation of boards of conciliation to deal with labor disputes. The trades unions of the colonies he said embraced the most intelligent of the artisans. It would bo a great mistake of capital not to trust them. He was pleased to say that that there were 30 labor members in the

Parliaineht of New South Wales, and that their assistance had been given to effect the object of his motion. Lord Brassey agreed that it would be foolish of the employers not to recognise the unions. Tho motion was carried, also a resolution in favor of codifying the commercial law, Mr Clarke, of Auckland, moved in favor of reforming bills of lading. The Canterbury chamber’s resolution waswithdrawn. Most of the speakers were in favor of a conference between the shipping people and the merchants for the purpose of framing any new bills of lading which should be acceptable to both. The discussion was adjourned. The Townsville (Queensland) and Hobart Chambers supported Sir 0. Tuf per. Auckland and Canterbury remained neutral. Brisbane did not vote, the other colonial Chambers opposed the amendment. Mr Graham, of Canterbury, moved to equalise the duties throughout the Empire. This was rejected. It was resolved that it is desirable that the Merchandise Marks Act should be universally applied to the colonies.