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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 204, 28 December 1871, Page 7

THE GOLD DUTY. Now that every mining district of importance can boast of their Miniruf Associations, it would not, we presume, be out of ■place to point out a way in lohich they could confer a lasting benefit on the miners of New Zealand. Since tlieir agitation on the Cliinese Question his proved to be labour lost — owing, we think, mainly to the iveak resistance offered — we would draw their attention to the Export Duty of 2s. 6d. an ounce on gold, which we think is an unjust tax on their labour. If tlie Treasury Offices are low, and need replenishing, xohy should one class bear tlie bmnt of all ? Why not charge so much a buslul on wheat, oats, &c. 1 or so much on preserved meats ? in fact, put an export duty on all provincial produce, so ihat it xoill be divided ? It will be answered that it is necessary to continue the Export duty on gold to meet the extra cost entailed on Government for the man agermnt of' the Goldiields. For instance, Hie admirable roads we have constructed to the same ; ateo the enormous expense .of paying one Warden, one Gold Receiver, one. Clerk of tlie Court, and three policemen to look after four or five districts, with a population of over four thousand. The revenue derived from minus* rights at one pound should be reduced at least to one-half. Applications, registrations of claims and water races must be something considerable, not calculating the amount of dutiable goods consumed by miners, which is more than an equivalent for all they receive. We would suggest that petitions for the abolition of the Export Duty on gold, also for tJie reduction of miners' rights to one-half, be drawn up, and two or three delegates, according to population, be appointed from each district, all of wlwm to meet in Dunedin on a day agreed upon, to present the petitions. Let them be men who are determined to have justice done, to their class. They must not be put off with the worn-out sop of "Oh! we will see into the matter, and let yon know in a few weeks what can be done for you." Now is tlie time for every miner in tlie Province to rise J up against this unjust imposition. Let them resolve to agitate until it is removed. It they but act in unison and show a bold front, the Government dare not neglecl their demands for their rights. If that course should be of no avail, we would advise them to lay in a stock of gunpowder tea, warranted to go off. Remember Cox Bros., Storekeepers, Waipori. Doxon with Mo~ nop'oly ! — [AnVT.]

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