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He further stated that there was a considerable trade carried on 
with South Africa in many products of East Africa, such as sisal, 
copra, oil seeds, etc. 
Mr, SIMPSON said that a great deal of cotton seed had been 
exported to Durban from Uganda, but the fear on the part of South 
Africa of the Pink Boll worm had closed the market. 
Mr. KIRBY said that it was hoped to establish a market for 
Nicotiana rustica, a native crop in Tanganyika, but the heavy duty 
levied in South Africa had prevented any development of the kind. 
Mr. WORTLEY asked what openings there were in South Africa 
for Nyasaland tea and coffee. 
COLONEL TURNER said that there was a possible opening for 
Nyasaland tea, and Nyasaland tea exporters had been put into touch 
with possible importers in South Africa. There might be a market 
for coffee, as much Kenya coffee was entering South Africa. The 
various points raised would be placed before the South African 
Government. 
Mr. SIMPSON observed that the good shipping services between 
South Africa and East African ports should facilitate trade activity. 
COLONEL TURNER stated that the balance of trade was in 
tavour of Kenya and Uganda, if coal be not considered. 
On behalf of all delegates, Mr. Holm thanked Colonel Turner 
for the information he had given them. 
POLICIES OF NORTHERN RHODESIA AND NYASALAND IN 
REGARD TO EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT. 
Mr. KIRBY stated the reasons why the information was being 
sought, pointing out the importance of ascertaining whether means 
of attraction for settlement in a country were likely to be successful 
before the Government concerned embarked on costly schemes, such 
as railway construction, intended primarily to serve such settlement. 
Mr. WORTLEY said that Nyasaland was regarded by Government 
as being suitable for both European and native development. The 
Shire Highlands, in particular, were suited to European settlement. 
The Government was sympathetic to both European and native 
agriculture. There was no active propaganda to encourage European 
settlement, as most of the land suitable for such settlement, within 
easy reach of the railway, had already been taken up. Information 
regarding agricultural prospects in Nyasaland was given in a handbook 
entitled °° Hints for Settlers.”” The Nyasaland Government had 
never offered inducements to settlers, as had been done by Canada 
and Australia. At present, only short term leases were given, but it 
was hoped that long leases would soon be granted. Rent varied from 
1/- to 2/- per acre. There had been a very large increase in settler 
population during the last twelve years. 
Mr. SIMPSON said that the Uganda Government had not 
attracted European settlers. There was very little land that was 
suitable for European settlement within reach of transport. In the 
days of the land boom a great deal of land was purchased from natives 
by aliens. At present Europeans were settling in the Toro district, 
where leasehold was obtainable on application. The rent was revised 
every thirty-three years. The best area for European settlement was 
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