THE GREAT PROBLEM.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 423, 10 July 1905, Page 2

THE GREAT PROBLEM.

: _> __ TARIFF REFORM. CHAMBERLAIN'S MONdTEE. MEETING. THE LEAGUE DETERMINED. A FIGHTING FORCE. RETALIATION BEFINSB* Press Association—Copyright. \>-~- Received July 9, 4 53 p.m. London, Yesterday. The Duke of Argylo presided at a meeting held by the, Tariff Reform League at Albert Hall, Ten thousand were present, and 20,000 were refused admission. Mr Chamberlain Baid tbat if any Continental Power offered to reciprocate in a Treaty with Britain on tb» same terms as the colonies offer, do freo importer would hesitate to welcome: them. What pernicious influence y filled the Opposition! Their prudish compunctions made them even afraid of a friendly conference with the colonies. The League was determined to carry the inquiry into action. "We are a fighting force with a " definite constructive policy,"- he de- " dared. " Let,none join u» who will "not agree to tbe whole policy. Wheo> "victory conies wo are determine-, "it will, be 'complete sndCfii&l., By " retaliation tho League means an effeet"ive engine to fbree fair trade upon _ "the nations. Failing that, we lake."" "up our independent position. We. "need a big revolver loaded with " 'General Tariff,' which can be converted " into 'penal tariff* at a moment's notice, " as when we are obliged to meet men "armed at all points. Oars is a per- " fectly innocent weapon if others grant ■•■• reciprocity." „-.>'•