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Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 3, 28 September 1921, Page 8

An example of the very substantial protection afforded the Australian manufacturer under the new tariff arranged is tho duty on chamois leathei, approximately 30 per cent, ad valorem for sizes not exceeding 15in. by l~in., such as imported in kips with edges uniformly trimmed. This is a comparatively high duty, and the enactment of such' provisions draws attention io two important facts: (1) That the Commonwealth Government is determined to use tho tariff as a means of encouraging Australian industries -d. (2) that New Zealand will sutler by this tanff lint such time as arrangements for reciprocity are effected between the Dominion and tho Commonwealth. New Zealandmade chamois leather, it is staler,. has created a good impression ’n but in the face of such prohibitive duties the trade can only be continued with the greatest difficulty . „„i, At a meeting of the Fell ding brane of the Farmers’ Union the c hnl, T' alt (Mr. A. Campbell) r6ferr< l to . t] e ., sh x in ; ers’ award as fixed by tho Arbitration Court. He said that it was going o hit the farmers very hard, but while there was hardly a farmer satisfied with tho position to-day, all should be loyal and abide by the decision He knew that many would be compelled to shear their own sheep, ns they could not afford to pay tho wages asked. In reply to a question, the chairman stated that If the Arbitration Court were abolished preference to unfcX’ists would disappear automatically, and then it would be merely a matter of mutual arrangements between employer and employee. Before the recent award, had been made many shearers had expressed their willingness to shear for 20s. per hundred, thus showing they recognised the position in which the producers were placed. The Masterton Bowling Club opened its season on Saturday in ideal weather. There was a large attendance of club members and visiting bowlers and their wives. During tho afternoon the Citizens’ Band supplied music and afternoon tea was provided by tho Ladies’ Committee.