Manawatu Herald. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1889. FREETRADE.

Manawatu Herald, 4 January 1889, Page 2

Manaw atu Her ald . FRIDAY, JANU ARY 4, 1889. FREETRADE.

At this question must be one which .-will come to .the front at* the next general election, it is imperative that every effort ahould be made to wake the constituencies up to the effect which the policy of , protection is oau-ungto the a^Houftural interests of the oolony. The whole arguments are so many and so strong, in favor of Free-trade, that it cannot be expected 'of us in a single article to more than glance at a few instances, but Reeling as we do very strongly on jthe matter, it is our intention irom time to time to draw our readers attention to the subject. The very title of Freetrade opens np the dis-cussion,—-for what settler in this .colony, who in all its local instituti6ns,.has from time to time demanded 'liberty to so alter the boundaries and the- style of Government of his particular area, fee!s inclined to be bounu hand and foot by the General GoVer_l_n6nt to a taxation ihat. hampers eveiy deal of "his to seoure a living ft At present we have lived to swsttcß - A policy .quietly accepted,

from another, (a qttestidn df Ad real gravity) these would jiavajbedii intense exoit6i_di__lt, and muoh agitatioi*. In this last case the whole stake at issue wot^have b^n the difference ih, rjitmfr of! pe^ap*. 6ie fartttwi^in, the $wma, whereas in the Oral it i- a stake of many shillings in the pound. Tn local rating the great advantage rests upon its I y being a direct tax, by which each ! ratepayer is made aware exactly as to how much the same costs nim, whilst the customs duties, levied lit the interests of protection,, hide* the actual^S-pjßqsa, and iS dbfciiiiied fi-oin hirii through various agencies, so that at each purchase he is mulcted of so much for the benefit of the protected industries. We » shall, endeavout to shdvf.here'afteif iH lidw many ways ades this insiduous form of taxation bleed the victim, but before going into the minutie of the business, we are desirous of just chalking out the broad outlines of our case. It is imperative that a certain sum should be contributed by all to the cost of the Government of the colony, and that therefore duties on imported material offer - ' an easy way of levying such taxes, or they would be easy, if the duties were levied simply with a view to raise a revenue. "The protective customsduties however, arGnot levied -With that view, btit besides being a means to raise money, their other object is to drive the imported material out of the colony, and thus force the colonist to purchase his requirements, without reference |to price or adaptability, from the ma-nufacturdr who is thus protected by the G-OVe-tfr-iHent. The theory of all trade and manufacturies is, that the quantity of the article made and sold, lessens the cost of each article made, and enables it therefore to be sold cheaper, and unless the manufacturers of the colony can so produce their manufactures at a price which will enable . them to sellout of the colony at a profit, their attempts to sell sufficient within the colony to pay for the capital employed, without protection, would in most cases be futile. Then in this struggle for existence, the colonist has to pay for every colonial article ' that he uses, more than what he would have need to pay for the imported article, by a sum at any rate equalling the amount of the duty levied, but probably more in fact, by having at the same price, ah inferior article. There are instances, were goods can be sold, made locally, at a profit, and yet cheaper than they could be obtained from abroad, owing to their bulk, and also the cost of freightage, but then these industries should not need further bostering up. All trades have always had the one protection, of the profit or the cost of the freight out, and the home manufactures profits, and these were advantages to them which iiifl-cted no hardship on their fellow settlers, and it be- j comes difficult to see how the agriculturists position for the last few yeans has been sufficiently good to justify his being called upon to contribute out of his struggle for existence, the smallest sum to swell the profits of the town manufacturer.

Fruit (his year is likely to be scaroe and of a good price, as the orchards any way exposed to the winds have suffered severely. Mr Nye has his orchard well sheltered and has therefore a splendid crop, indeed bis plum ' trees are a sight, being loaded, like you notice gooseberries ou a bush. For the^'atke of other o.rchardisrs we are pie -sed to learn that he has entered intoairangemenr with some person outside to take the whole produoe of his orchard. The providore of one of tho mills deserves a deal of credit from his determination to keep order at the table,- indeed he is not half so blaok as he is painted. The other dayjone of the nrohins who oatch the flax after leaving the stripper, began using language that a small boy should have been unacquainted with, and the boss immediately sang ont," master Charlie, I do not allow suoh conduot, yon muet take yonr meals oivily and quietly, or you will have to take yonr dinner outside." The boy became quiet. One of the men, a big burly oustomer then stated that he should talk as he liked,, but the boss told him no, that, he would not ; the man then said again that he would, and would like to' know what would prevent him ; when the providore whipped off his ooat, and march, ing up to the growler, said, " come outaide, I will soon show you how I can," which also quieted him. The district around us will be noted as the home of many a good haok. Tbe races tbat have been held, have been so many soft things to our people, who have oarried money away from Marton, Woodville, Palmerston, Built and Otaki The ball was begun by Mr Gay's victories with Germaine and . Zagzig securing three races at the one meeting, Mr Prootor, with Emerald, a half-sister ofLaurel'a.takiug two events at Marton, with the backs first attempt at racing, it Woodville, where Mr .Russell sent his haok, under oharge of Mr Sidney Trask, he secured two events, tbis also being the first attempt by his horse These last two events, were the results of good judgement in purchasing, Mr Prootor. ootaiuing Emerald from some of the most knowing horsey men of Rangitikei is a two year old for £10, Natator being the sire.' Mr Russell purchased his haok "Strephon" from Mr Goggin of Carnarvon, who bred him, the. breeding beinrf by Papapa ont of Uranus's dam, a Kakapo mare. Then at Otaki Mr James Purcell took the hurdles with his horse Gasparini and the forced handicap was obtained by Mr Gray with his Robroy and Mr Bradoook's pony took tbe cake, at the privute meeting ar Rangitikei. This record will be hard tn beat, aud yet we hnve many horses that have aoored in other contests. At Moutoa Mr Andrews owns the best lady's haok. Mr J. L. Oliver the second besi weight carrying haok, also the best pony Cinderella, Mr Andre wa the second best lady's haok, Mr Oliver tbe second beat weight oarrying hack, Mr W. R. Howe the best draughr cftlr, and Mr Baker the best thoroughbred entire, oa by

. HoiidaJ-fl dfe vfcry enjoyihie *wHeh £Ifir.s for aiftuse-d&it are tVelf biMbA BUt. $hH party oi Ottr fellow townsmen who com oieuced the .New Year by a five o'clock start io a lujj*_,y to _d:ive to Kereni an** -.uencd by tram .to O'iiki, a_re ver-^ much of that b'iiiiiion; ,F.v.e' b'Klohk \_ tt.tfi.^.prj. aeQtf apparently lusurmoumaUe diiHcul-* ties to obtaining breakfast, so our frieuds started with only oi;e bottle of whisky Mr?oug« thorn. JNotwt:ftsrnDau. ft " ' h * uo - breakfast and the some whisky, if -ireru I was reached in itrnple 'ime for th« down | traid. The horses were .-there*! oat, and wending their way h\ .H. 4.i'(n... an*friends Miediintt.r.(. a rllr,tiHrfulsT_.?.l B'raiL-er, who bjr sortie fiiiatiap had berti left the night ptatiocttlly,, mx& ih the.o wilds. He pUjß.at-li ft "-uitiJ-ry iiiH. dis, tressed appearance, having past most of the night jn seeking ro Hnd out where most of the mosquitoes resided, and on being offered a drink most readily accepted. Our friends with that candour which ia always plea_dtjg; a-snr.d, , us, that. on. the teu mile Jourti"ey> i!ie foevnib .was sufficiently picturesque as to have allowed dni ! half of the whiskey to remain in the bottle ! their distinguished stranger with both hands on the bottle, took one wild look round; iuquired has'ily if " any othei fellojv wanted a tot ?" and then without more ado, elevated his elbow at the convenient -ogle, and set down the bot.le empiy ! Our friends pa.sed a pleasant glance at one .-.n.ther, and felt glad that he mttet be boUer, A\l Went well, Otaki **as reached,, the fabes enjoyed, and the return by the train to Kereru accomplished, only however four and a half hours after they had reckoned tp be there, tho time ■ table ion... account' of* the holidays having heen suspended. This landed them in the bu_fh clearing between It) and 11 p.m., the night very darlc, the mosquitoes very numerous, which made the Shakepearian actor of the party quote, " Am I in earth, in heiven. or in hell ? Sleeping^*' or waking? mad, or well •" advis'd ? Snown tihto theseV and to myaeif dis. I'll say as they say; and perserver. so, And in this mist at all adventures go," as tbey naturally had to, to get home. One of the horseß had managed to pull one shoe off, and thus with a partially lamed horse, with one walking at the horses head to be sure that they were there, and with one ahead to be sure that the road was there, this party of roisterers tramped the .ten miles into Foxton, arriving at J5 4 o'clock p.m. They ssy now that holidays are pleasant, when well managed, bnt they guess this waß not. A want supplied— Mr Howard a practical watchmaker with seven years experiences, advertises that he has commenced business in the shop adjoining Mr Honore's. We are glad to be able to support bis statements, and as he is a friend of the Measrs Thorpe's of Moutoa, persons will have no fear of confiding their property to his charge. We have had instances where suoh confidence has been 1 sadly misplaoed. It was reported in Shannon last Friday that a son of Mr Bay, who is employed on the Company's railway, had heen ont in the bush, and had discovered a very good seam of coal, our informant had seen, and had possession of a por 1 ion of the mineral. That there is a ooal seam somewhere be. tween Levin andTokamarn haß been known for very many years, but the position has been hard to determine. Mr T..P. Williams has given up his intention of taking a share in Messrs Lyon and Jones hemp mill, and a Mr Nobel C.mpbell of Wood ville has taken a share. It is rumoured that Mr Williams will soon be in possession of a mill nearer the town. The engine for Messrs Jenks Sr Co's mill arrived by the Hnia on Wednesday. The sections advertised to let, owing to rent being unpaid, by the School Commissioners, are now withdrawn. The other sections are still open. The Messrs Robinson sent by train yesterday 350 prime wethers to the Gear Co. At the Auokland Police Conrt on Saturday last, Sydney Taiwhang-i, M.H.R., was charged witb having failed to provide adequate means of support for his wife. Mr Griffiths appeared for. the defendant, and asked for an adjournment. Hia Worship said that was unnecessary, as the Aot did not apply to aboriginal native*). He therefore dismissed the case. It thus appears that Hboriginal natives even though married to European wives, ar. not amennblo to the law which requires a husband to provide for bis better half. Messrs Stevens and Gorton advertise their rale at Bulls next Tuesday. Mr J. G. Wilson has communicated with the Hon. Seo. of the Foxton Racing Club, and offered a Ladies bracelet to be run for at the forthcoming races, on such terms and conditions as the Club may determine. A meeting will be at once convened by the Seoretary to consider the matter. Mr Gibson, the Town clerk, is busy today taking over the booka and accounts from the late clerk Mr R. Qt. Palmer, who has returned from the diggings for the purpose. Mr T. V. Williams yesterday concluded the purchase of Mr Gardner* mill, and will take the working of it over next Monday. We wish him all success. Mr Gower has- begun his grass seed harvest, over nine men being employed yesterday* jifid . be expeoted to have many more on today. Mr Raker desires us to mention that at the time his horse ran away with his buggy (he horse was fastened to a post and broke away because he was frightened hy some crackers. The Resident Magistrate's Court will be held on Wednesday the 16th January. We were glad to notice tbe other day the potatoes in Mr John Gnerin's paddock. We do not know that you will find a better grown crop anywhere about. The tops are a lieautiful green, thick and just commencing to bloom. There should be some few pounds value buried in tbat soil when they are ripe. The adjoining paddooks to Mr Guerin'a belonging to'Mr a. S- Easton have a fine crop of grass and the cattle are looking well. The soil is well worth the labor spent upon it. Mr & Mrs Daniell returned last Saturday from their honeymoon trip, nnd have taken up their residence in a house belonging to the late Mr Gray's estate, kit tinted between Mr George Gray's store and the English Church, in the main street. The hands employed at Messrs Spe'm-in & Co's aud Ryan & Co's hemp mil Is, atruok, work on New Years day, refusing to do a hands turn, though they past the day about the mills. Yet they were not all Scotchmen. In another column will be found the weights for the Foxton Racing C'ul/a Summer meeting on the twenty second. The C immittee are to be oongratulatnd on thwujsrformanoei and good aoeeptanoies

Tt.o Roroagh Connoil meets on Monday next at 2 p.m. at the Library. The Good Templars celebrated the advent of the New Year with a picnic i» one uf Mr Liddell'e paddocks in town, tvHich He kihil) pldcedat thei. disposal. I.*.- treed around the enclosure afforded pita.-*. -jt chad, to the young couples, v; tiiis t the still younger ones enjoyed th.rn_elves with games. At six o clock thert> waß a Beneral8 enera l adjourn ment to the Temperance jU I where bi « h i ea W . M held, and about sixty ass,sted at »* Alter tea, an entertainment was £} vei ±' dfid tbe Hull Was fairly filled. Mr West wood occupied tbe Chair, and Mrs Xjatiu presided at the piano. Mr T. Tfcstwood gtSve 3._bdr__c.er piece, called "Alcoholic Gidg" tfbiili w& tttvp- re- | lished. Miss Howe contribute s_fene solos, and with Mrs Simpson sung a duet, as also did the misses Shannon and Proctor ; Messrs G. Simpson and til, lipnnan .also sung, and Mr Mackie i>avc a ThlAi&iioH^ The evening was passed very pleasantly, me sradfcnce dt-m mding many repetitious of the pieces rendered, and tbe performance closed at a little after 10 p.m.