THE NEW TARIFF.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 25 July 1907, Page 2

THE NEW TARIFF.

LA7EST TELEGRAMS.

l'er I'reSß Association,. Wellington, July 24.. A meeting of boot and shoe importers, retailers and others interested in the boot trade was held to-day to discuss tho new UirifL Mr R. Hannah, who presided, said thai as far as he could understand, there were no manufacturers in favor of the revised tariff, and he was certain no retailer favored it. Some of the items had risen from 25 per cent., as in case of girls' slippers, to 150 per cent. Rub-. l,er goods would run up to 148 per cent. He moved a resolution expressing the opinion that the present proposals of the Government in respect to hoots and shoei arc practically on the wageearners, stating that the old tariff was pre-eminently satisfactory, and declaring that it was certainly harsh that 05 per cent of tlic population Bhould be penalised for the purpose of providing a doubtful advantage to a small body of-boot and shoe operatives. The mover declared that the old tariff gave ample protection to tho manufacturer. The resolution was carried, and it was decided that all interested in the trade should wait as a deputation on the Minister. ' Auckland, July 24. The City Council has written to' Auckland members pointing out the increased expense to local bodies by tho increased duties being levied on cast-iron pipes.