MISCELLANEOUS CABLES.
FEDEIIAL MAILS CONTRACT. Melbourne, November 13. It is understood Hint a compromise lias been reached between the liovernn:t lit anil the Orient Company in regard to the mail contract. The contract will piubablv be signed to-morrow. THE HEAT IN VICTORIA. Melbourne, November ]:!. Yesterday wan the hottest clay of the piisent year. The temperature was 113 degrees in the shade. THE COMMONWEALTH TARIFF. Melbourne, November 13. It is understood that 1 lie Labor Party's committee lias recommended that a clause lie inserted in the Customs Tariff Bill next year providing for a referendum on the amended tarilf. The I louse of Representatives fixed tile duty oil woollen piece goods at 30 per cent., with a preferential duty of 25 per cent.; silk and velvet goods 20 per cent., preferential duty 1.) per cent.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 15 November 1907, Page 4
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134MISCELLANEOUS CABLES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 15 November 1907, Page 4
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