INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 242, 11 September 1929, Page 2

INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS.

ENGLAND AND CONTINENT

“OLD COUNTRY WILL AVIN THROUGH.”

‘‘lndustrial conditions in England are on the mend, tut there is still a long way to go, especially in the northern centres, where a condition of real despondency prevails.” This was the comment made to a “Standard” representative yesterday by Mr H. E. Pacev. of Palmerston North, on his return alter eight months’ absence abroad, during which time he visited England, Scotland, Northern Wales, Germany, Belgium, France. Switzerland, the United States, and Canada. “It is suggested by some,” added Mr Pacey, “that tire centres of industry' are changing from the north to the south and the Midlands. Some hopeful new industries are being established in the latter territory, and others are being carried on with satisfactory results to all concerned. The load of taxation is adding to the anxiety, but notwithstanding adverse influences the bull-dog tenacity of the British people is asserting itSelf. The Old Countrv will win through all right. UNEMPLOYMENT IN GERMANY. “There is a good deal of unemployment in Germany,” ho stated, “aiid money is dear, but the problems are not quite tho same in extent as those in England. In Franca, however, the unemployment difficulty is almost negligible, and the indications are tlmt that country is not subject to the same industrial conditions. “Switzerland is a most delightful place, and the dairy industry, particularly cheese, continues to thrive, while others are being permanently established and hare every prospect of SUCCESS ABSENCE OF NEW ZEALAND • NEWS. Noticeably absent in England, said Mr Pacey, was New Zealand news, of which there was a dearth, and neither in England nor America was the world’s news given to the same extent as in New Zealand. Having seen the newspapers in other countries, he had a greatly increased respect for both the city and provincial papers of New Zealand. During the tour abroad all the citv sights were seen, and several delightful weeks were spent at Geneva. The last place visited- of interest was the Rocky Mountains, half the glories of which had never been described. For cultivated beauty, however, England held pride of place. “Travelling for eight months has been pleasant, instructive, and provided plenty of experiences,” concluded Mr Pacey, “but I am really glad to be back again in God’s Own Country. My appreciation of England has increased but I wish for no other place of permanent residence than New Zealand.”