. Canadian forest industries January-June 1922. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. CAN A D A L U M P, E R M A X 55. Louis S. Rolland, Montreal Mr. Rolland Finds British Market Dull Louis S. Rolland. exporter, of Montreal, recently returned from a two months' business visit to Great Britian. He was accompanied by his wife, Mr. Rolyand having been married just prior to the voyage. He vis- ited London, Manchester, Bris- tol, Cardiff, Xewcastle, Edin- burgh, and Glasgow, and made a large number of inquiries as to present conditions and pros
. Canadian forest industries January-June 1922. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. CAN A D A L U M P, E R M A X 55. Louis S. Rolland, Montreal Mr. Rolland Finds British Market Dull Louis S. Rolland. exporter, of Montreal, recently returned from a two months' business visit to Great Britian. He was accompanied by his wife, Mr. Rolyand having been married just prior to the voyage. He vis- ited London, Manchester, Bris- tol, Cardiff, Xewcastle, Edin- burgh, and Glasgow, and made a large number of inquiries as to present conditions and prospects. I lis opinion, based on those inquiries made from representa- tive firms, is that there is no hope of any immediate improvement in the Canadian export trade. Speaking to a representative of the "Canada Lumberman," Mr. Rolland said: "General business conditions in the basic industries, with the exception of coal, are not satisfactory. Lumber stocks are ample for present and pro- spective demands. Canadian stocks in most lines are plentiful, with the exception of a few choice sizes in pine. So far as hardwoods are concerned, there is no demand except at figures far below those at which Canadian mills can afford to ; "There is no chance for Quebec spruce at the prices which our mills are quoting. The competition from Europe is very keen. One of the largest Scandinavian importers stated that Sweden has about ten times as much lumber as under ordinary conditions, while Norway and Finland have about normal stocks. Finnish goods are being imported into Great Britain as a substitute for white pine, owing to the reason that they can be purchased for consid- erably less money. One factor that is making for low prices for spruce is that previous to the war, Germany was an importer of spruce from Scandinavia, whereas now Germany is exporting; that lumber at attractive prices. The Baltic States are also shipping at quotations which appeal to British buye
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