THE GOLD DUTY.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 225, 23 May 1872, Page 9

THE GOLD DUTY.

Now that every mining district of imparlance cm hoasl of their Alining Associations, it woulsl not, we presume, be out of place to point out a xozy in which they could cmfera lasting benefit on the miners of New Zealand. Since ilieir agitation on- tJte Chinese Qnestum has proved to be labour lo»i — owing, vx. think, mainly to ihv weak resistance offered— we would draw their attention to the Export Duty of 2s. Qd. an ounce on gold, whkh we, think is an unjust tax on their labour. If the Treasury Offices are low, and need, replenishing, why should one class bear tlie brunt of all ? Why not charge so much a bushel on wheat, oats, &c. ? or so much on preserved meats ? in fact, put an export duty on all provincial produce, so that it will 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 management of the Goldjiclds. For instance, the admirable roads we have constructed to the same; also the enormous expense of paying one Warden, one Gold fteneiver, 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 mineis 7 rights at one pound should be reduced at least to one-half. Applications, registrations of claims and tenter races must be something considerable, nof calculating the amount of dutiable goods consumed by miners, which is more than au equivalent for all they receive. We would suggest that petitions for tlie abolition of the Export Duty on gold, also for tlie reduction of miners' rights to one-half, be drawn up, and two or three delegates, according to population, be appointed from I each district, all of whom to meet in Dun1 edin on a day agreed upon, to present the petitions. Let tiiem be men itiho are dej termiiied to liave justice done to their class. Tlieg must not be put off with the ivom-oui sop of uOh ! toe ivill see into the matter, and let yon know in a few weeks what can be done for you." Now is the time for every miner in tlie Province to rise up against this unjust imposition. Let them resolve to agitate until it is removed. It they but act in unison and sliow a bold front, tlie Government dare not negleel their demands for tlieir rights. If that course should be of no avail, we would advise them to key in a stock of gunpowder tea, wa' ranted to go off. Remember Cox Bros., Storekeepers, Waipori. Down with Monopoly ! — [Atwt.]

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