FISCAL REFORM.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 261, 8 November 1904, Page 2

FISCAL REFORM.

AN A I ISTIt A 1.1 A N I.KA IlKlt'S I OJ'INIUN. STATEMENTS ItKI'TTKI >. iMEI.l)Oll!NE, Nov. 7. Mr Dcukjin, imeruewed the Chriin'iclu's cabled comments, declined tlwit only an utterly iier\fts.>. prejudiced interpretation could possibly point such iui inference as that his motion involves a complete revwmul of the toksa that the colonies would give preference to Hrituan. The whole contention <>( True impoitur« tinw*i (on Uie Wnepmiiitx • <of 'the »'oinl " offer." Wlu'lhor the resolution at 1,110 lust liimerial tgiiieience, ami the action of Canada, Now Zealand, and South Africa amounts to an oiler, or something more or loss, was really a mere question of casuistry. The facts are thai Cnnuidu, New Zealand and South Africa have already taken action, and iho resolnt'ion of the confiT'TH. has hem puolic | ro|ierty for two years." Nothing tliat could he -aid in any resolution proposed here can alter thoso I'ucis. Certainly Ho alteration is intended in niy resolution." AN A(!ENT-GENEItAL'S VIEWS. I'REEEUENCE WIN, lIK NG KIT THE EMI'IUK. HRIBIIANE, Nov. 7. Mr Tavemer, Agent-General, wand with reference ,to preference he strongly supported Mr Chamberlain's proposals, which would mutually benefit all sections of the Empire. Pie also warmly advocated a woekly service on the Canadian route for Australian mails as not only the guicikest, but, in the event of complications with foreign Powers, ensuring a safe passage. lie favoured a central London depot for Australian products, which should bear the Government brands.