AVOIDING WAR.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20259, 30 July 1937, Page 9

AVOIDING WAR.

BRITAIN GREATEST FACTOR. TRADE EXPANSION NEEDED. (By Telegraph.—press Ass-iciaum.) WELLINGTON, Thursday. “ I do not see there Is any cause to he hysterical, but the position is far from being easy." said Ihe Prime Minister, Mr Savage, to-day when questioned about his impressions of the international situation. " People generally look upon Great Britain as the greatest single factor In the preservation of peace.'' he said. "That is appreciated ever; where. When -on are brought face In face with problems you find Ihey aren't, the simple things they appear lo have been." He found Ihat there was a general agreement that the expansion of trade was a step in the direction of pear". •• People ml gu to war because tllev waul lo go to war." Insaid. "Greater attention should he given in future to trade expansion." Remarking on tho striking evidences he had seen of the development 'if Britain's air services lie said if anyone I bought Britain was standing still in Ibis respect he had some more thinking to do. Great Bi-ilain was not standing still. and can well lie left until Ihe time arrives for Ihal aspect of the malleilo I all with." The Government has so far exhibited no in.dinalion or intention to Impose proper I aval ion Mid other charges and conditions on ils existing Hading undorlaklngs. so Ihal traders and the laxpaving rommunity. who are already called' on lo hear more Ilian their IV" -bare of taxation, xvlll want to know earlier than on some vague future dale Ihe basis of taxalion and conditions for any new Slate trading undertakings which may be launched.