THE GOLD DUTY.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 226, 30 May 1872, Page 9

THE GOLD DUTY.

Noio that every mining district of importance can boast of their Mining Associa-^ t'wns, it would not, we presume, be ovt of place to point out a way in which they could confer a lasting benefit on tlie miners of New Zealand. Since their agitation on tlie Chinese Question has proved to be labour lobi — owing, we think, mainly to the wed'e resistance offered — we would draw their attention to tile Export Duty of 2s. iid. an mince on gold, ivhich we think is an unjust tax on tlieir labour. If the Treasury Offices are low, and need replenishing, ivhy should one class bear tlve brunt of all ? Why not cliarge so much a busiiel on wlieat, 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 tlis Export duty on gold to meet the extra cost entailed on Government for the management of tlie Goldfields. For. instate, the admirable roads -we liave constructed to tlie same ; also tlie enormous expense of paying one Warden, one Gold Receiver, one Clerk of the Court, and three policemen to look after four or five districts, with a population of over foiu\ thousand. The revenue derived from mineis' rights at one pound should be reduced at least to one-lia*fl. Applications, registrations of claims and water races must be something considerable, not caladating the amount of dutiable goods consumed by miners, which is more titan an equivalent for all they receive. We would suggest tlmt petitions for tlie abolition of the Export Duty on gold, also for Hie reduction of miners' rights to one-ludf, be drawn tip, and tivo 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 toho are determined to have justice done to their class. Theg must not be put off with the worn-out sop of " Oh! we xoill see into tlie matter, and let you hxow in a few weeks wliat can be done for you." Now is tlie 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 shoio a bold front, tlie Government dare not neglecl their iltiinands for their- rights. If that course should be of no avail, we would advise them to lay in a stock of gunpowder tea, wa^ ranted to,gq off. Remember Cox Bros., Storekeepers, Waipori. Down with Monopoly /— [Advt.]

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