FEDERAL CUSTOMS.
' AN UNSCIENTIFIC TARIFF." j MELBOURNE, August 4. In the Federal House Mr Hume j Cook moved, That the existing Customs tariff is unscientiile in its oper- | ation, and mischievous in its effects, with the special view of promoting agricultural and manufacturing in- ' Uustrics and more settled ernploy- , mont for all classes of workers. Mr CoMi said its readjustment in some loading lines was highly desirable, 1 and declared that it lwd proved un- , satisfactory to all parties. Ho quoted figures to show how tho present , lariH was injurious to business, and its effect in reducing employment. f Tho debate was adjourned until 3 September Ist.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 183, 6 August 1904, Page 2
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107FEDERAL CUSTOMS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 183, 6 August 1904, Page 2
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