COMMONWEALTH TARIFF.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 29 August 1907, Page 3

COMMONWEALTH TARIFF.

DISSATISFACTION IN UOI'SE OF COMMON'S. London, August 27. In the House of Commons, Air Harold Cox, in mentioning the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce representations regarding the Australian tariff, asked whether the Premier, Sir H. CampbcllBannprman, would consider tlie advis- °' atthe earliest opportunity relieving British tax payers of the expense of the squadron maintained for the defence of Australia. Sir Henry replied in the negative, dedaring that an entirely different set of arounrtances were involved in the mainieaaace of naval agreements. Many Individual exporters contend that Sir W. Lyne's offer of preference ISmischievous and valueless. Others prefer to await knowledge of the details. ACTION BY BOARD OF TRADE. Received 20th, 1&50 aju. London, Augi-s' 23. The Bight Hon. D. Lloyd-George announced that he had invited the Country Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Australian tariff with the Boa.\l of n«de. Steps would be taken to -inform fte Cwnniumcajth ol British triJnrs' Tim with reference to the new tariff.

WESTRALIAN STA'IE PRO'l L'ST. - Received 29th, 1.4 ajn. Perth, August 28. The Assembly adopted resolution, protesting against ths Federal tariff by 25 to 0. The Labor party formcl the miaority.