Germany and British Trade

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3786, 20 May 1908, Page 3

Germany and British Trade

London, May 19.

The Times' Berlin correspondent says that in view of the tariff reform prospects in the light of the British by-elections, Germany's commercial relitions with Britain are being anxiously discussed. Many consider that anticipating arrangements with the British colonies might help to ward off by fiscal force any possibility of the impending blow.

The South African Conference is being closely watched, and in the case of Australia, Germany is straining every nerve to strengthen her footing in the South Seas, with a view to establishing vested interests in Australia. Canada has hitherto proved obdurate, and Germany would eagerly welcome any chance of renewing relations with the Duominion.