HON. F. M. B. FISHER.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 3 May 1913, Page 5

HON. F. M. B. FISHER.

CABLE NEWS

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ENTERTAINS DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. KMI'IRE TRADE COMMISSION. (Received May '2, ii.lO a.m.) MKI/iKH K.\K, May 2. The Hon. i". M. ]• 7*isher, New Zealand's' M-uisier lor Customs, entertained I .on.! Denraan (the Gover-nor-General), t,he Hon A. Fisher (Federal Priun l .Minister), and members of thi' Fmpire Trade Commission at luncheon. Lord Denaian, responding to the toast of his ileal!]], suggasted that the oublica Lion as an interim report of some of tin.- evidence taken by the Trade Commwsion. instead of having to wait for the iinal report would be welcomed. • Sir Edgar Vincent, Chairman of the Commission, pledged himself to scv rliat the report was not delayed longer than was avoidable. Tentative recommendations could be made, but it was impossible for the Commission to come to a final decision till it had reached the end of its tour. Mr Fifihfer (New Zealand) said bolieved am amicable agreement could he reached b** New Zealand and Australia, which would strengthen the feelings of friendship. Half-hour talks between Ministers could do more good than commissions and conventions. Ministers should circulate like coins, so as to know all parts of the Empire. Mr Fisher (Australia) advocated the appointment of routine commissions to travel round -the Dominioins and the Mother C'ountrv. A much closer alliance between the Dominions was wanted. Mr Foster (Canadian Customs Minister) declared that Canada would welcome reciprocity.