New-York tribune., 1906-07-07
RECIPROCITY HIS AIM.
YARDS HOPES DASHED.
President GiUes Little Satisfaction to
Nezo Zealand Premier.
IBy telegraph 20 The tribune ]

lBy Telegraph 90 The Tribune.
Oyster Bay July 6.-Sir Joseph c.. Ward, Pre-
mier of New Zealand. took luncheon with Presi-
dent Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill to-day, and, it
is understood, made strong argument in favor
OF reciprocity between his far-away country
and the United States. When Sir Joseph reached
oyster Bay he spoke glowingly of the possibili-
ties OF reciprocal relations between the two
countries. but when he left, after his talk with
the President, admitted that the realization Of
ms dream was still in the dim future. AS long
as the United States Senate is of it's present
MIND regarding the general idea OF reciprocity
Sir Joseph intimated he doubted seriously that
anything would come of the idea.
carriage from Sycamore Hill was waiting
for the New zealander when he reached oyster
Bay on the 1890 p train from New York
snail bring up the subject OF reciprocity
between New Zealand and the United States il
am given an opportunity by the President"
sald Sir Joseph. Our relations have ALWAYS
been most cordial, and as you are our nearest
Ehslish speaking neighbors except Australia. I
think we ought TO become more closely inter-
esteo IN business sense than we are at pres
e"t. New Zealand stands ready to negotiate
tecipfoclty treaty with the United States at any
ltihe' we can go ahead without either the as
sistance or permission of Great Britain but Of
course could be much pleased 70 receive the
ald OF Sir Mortimer Durand, the British Anbas-
sador''
"hen Sir Joseph returned to the railroad sta
ton TO take the 230 p. m train back To New
iOFA ne oid not appear to be as sanguine about
reciprocity ', as he had been two hours before.
Dld you bring up the matter OF reciprocity
with the President?" he was asked.
40 not feel at liberty to tell what took
pace curing our interview" Sir Joseph replied
"oulo IKE to say. however. that the estimate
! Hdu Inade IN advance of your Presidents char
acter did not suffer any diminution / think he
is wonderful man-earnest. honest e,shus,as-
tc' with tremendous capacity for WORK and
marvellous grasp OF detail"
10 you believe that a reciprocity treaty. will
De negotiated between New Zealand and the
united States as the fruit of your vipit TO this
country?" was asked
am very much afraid that it wifi not be an
easy matter to arrange such a treaty" he re-
pheo' rather sadly. IT know how your Senate
reels about the subject OF reciprocity I realize
that there are many powerful interests to be
taken into account.
Stlll' believe that reciprocal trade relations
between our governments would be productive
OF great benefit 70 both New Zealand stands
Eeady 10 negotiate treaty granting 10 per
cent reduction on all products from the United
states, in return for a similar concession we
now now grant such reduction to Great Britain.
although we have a great lumber producing
country of our own. We also need your timed
salmon and great many lines Of your manu-
tactured goods. We buy, for instance all Of our
roll top desks in the United States.
AT present the New Zealand trade is worth
about a million dollars a year to the United
States, and it is growing very fast. To prove
our interest in the United States our govern
ment has for a number of years paid the
Spreckels Steamship Company a subsidy Of
100000 a year to touch at New Zealand once
every three weeks"
Sir Joseph is anxious to return home before
the New Zealand Parliament concludes its pres
ent session, in order to use his influence to Sc
cure renewal Of the subsidy of the Spreckels
Steamship Company. He explained that this
contract runs for three years. and although IL is
generally regarded excellent investment
by most Of the people, powerful lobby is al
ways on hand to fight its renewal
Sir Joseph will leave New York for Washing
ton this evening, and expects to sail from San
Francisco on July II, on board the Sierra.
While in Washington Sir Joseph will call upon
Postmaster General Cortelyou, with whom he
has an early appointment tomorrow.