THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 237, 18 October 1901, Page 2

THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

RETALIATION NOT DESIRABLE. PRB PRESS ASSOCIATION Auckland, October 17. The commi tee of the Chamber of Commerco appointed to take evidence of exporters with reference to the effect of the Federal tariff on Auckland industries, received the view* of about 20 gentlemen representing different industries, The consensus of opinion wis against New Zealand showing a spirit of retaliation, and practically all' were of opinioa that si far as Auckland is concerned the effects of the new tariff will not be very much felt. Tee timber trade being asked to report separately was not represented. The Chamber's report and evidence will be sent to the Premier. Ohristchokoh, O-itober 17. The Chamber of Commerce passed following resolutions re Federal tariff: —" That this Chamber, being of opinion tbat the highest form of statesmanship would bo manifested in fostering and developing commercial relations between two such contiguous and Imperially united coun'rus as Australia and New ZeaUnd, strongly decree »tes any course of action, such as the imposition of prohibitory duties that might tend to diminish trade between the two countries, or to less n tho good will that has hitherto existtd them ; an" that in the opinion of this Chamber, the Federal Tariff should ba me 1 ; by New Z aland seeking new and permanent mirko's for her produc, rather than by imposing a special tariff wi'h the avowed object of re-1 taliation." I