The Mark Lane express, agricultural journal &c . o instruct them as to all measuresaffecting agriculture as they come before Par-liament. The committee of the Central Land Association 766 MARK LANE EXPRESS AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL December 23,1907 embraces well-known men both on the Liberal andon tho Unionist sido in politics. Even if, as I believe, the present proposals fora Parliamentary group independent of the partywhips is impracticable^ it is at least a healthysign I hat (he Central Chamber and agriculturistsgenerally have awakened to the need for arousinggreater interest in their affairs on
The Mark Lane express, agricultural journal &c . o instruct them as to all measuresaffecting agriculture as they come before Par-liament. The committee of the Central Land Association 766 MARK LANE EXPRESS AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL December 23,1907 embraces well-known men both on the Liberal andon tho Unionist sido in politics. Even if, as I believe, the present proposals fora Parliamentary group independent of the partywhips is impracticable^ it is at least a healthysign I hat (he Central Chamber and agriculturistsgenerally have awakened to the need for arousinggreater interest in their affairs on the part ofmembers of Parliament. Everyone acquainted with the inner working ofthe parliamentary machine knows how groat aninfluence is brought to bear by such associationsas tho Teachers Union or the Shipping Federa-tion on the legislation of Governments of eitherparty, just as everyorss knows that it was not tothe Unionist opposition alone that wo owe thematerial modification of the Land Tenure Bill, asit passed through the House of General Notes. The Borough. I think we are all in better spirits this week, asduring the past few days a more active demandhas been manifested. Consumers have made theirappearance, and others are expected, consequentlymerchants have bought to some extent, and asmany growers, mindful, no doubt, of thoir earlyrequirements, are not unwilling to sell, a fairamount of business has resulted. I wish I couldsay that values had proportionately advanced, butunfortunately this is not the case. It is the lowprices that are tempting buyers, and our produce ischanging hands at figures that must spell heavylosses to planters. But we may take heart, andlook for an improved tone as soon as the holidaysare over. I have great confidence that with thenew year we shall be able to welcome the com-mencement of an upward movement. May thisexpectation add zest to the coming Christmasfeast, and dispel the gloom that has too longobscured our industry. Criticisms.
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