TARIFF REDUCTIONS.
THE GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSALS. .(Per Press Association.)
Christchurch, last night. At his Rangiora mtosiug last nigut the Premier said he would indioate the direo-t-ion in which reductions were contemplated.
There would bo a reduction of 3s per owt in sugar, whioh meant a saving of £69,058 to the people of the colony. The remission of the duty on dried fruits aooounted for another £2500. Maizma and cornflour, £1495. P-titoes, £3255. Cotton goods 20 per oent., £15,549, Forfar and linens, eto., £6404. Tobacco from 3a fid to 3s 2d -£131,165,
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1722, 12 April 1906, Page 2
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90TARIFF REDUCTIONS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1722, 12 April 1906, Page 2
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