The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1888. How the Tariff will Work.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2917, 6 June 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1888. How the Tariff will Work.

The question of how the tariff will work in this colony can but have one answer, and that is it will increase the cost of living, and it would be a mistake to assume that the additional burden it imposes will prove a nominal one. A five per cent on one article, and a ten per cent 011 another may not appear formidable, but the consumer invariably pays far more than the actual tax levied, more especially when the impost is of a protective character, In America, for example, the sugar interests have been protected and the Kansas Banner thus epitomizes the process : The people paid fifty millions tax to have the sugar interests protected, and in turn the latter formed a " trust" and taxed the people forty millions more for being such fools.

This special experience may easily be repeated upon a proportional scale in New Zealand and applied to any protected article. Our Colonial Kansas Banner of the future may possibly have to write.

The people paid twenty-five thousand pounds tax to have the woollen interests protected, and in turn the latter formed a " trust " and taxed the people twenty thousand more for being such tools.

The effect of the increased duty on woollen goods will be to shut out foreign competition. The half dozen or so woollen factories of New Zealand will then have a monopoly, and if they do not quickly form a trust to regulate prices, they will, in business capacity, be far inferior to the traders of the United States. The members representing this district and others who share their opinions do well to carefully ivatcli the introduction of the protective wedge, but at the present time the paramount duty of the legislature is to make absolute provision for the financial stability of the Colony. This responsibility Sir Harry Atkinson has undertaken, and we sincerely trust that the opposition to his proposals though it may modify them, will not result in arresting the important work upon which he is engaged.

The meeting of the Masterton Library Committee, convened for last night, lapsed for want of a quorum, only Crs Muir and Macara being present, Wc arc requested to draw attention to Messrs Lowes and lorns' new list of sales, which appears in their column 011 our third page. Upon hearing the letter of tho Chairman of tho Masterton Road Board read at the late meeting of the Wharcama Board Mr R. R. Meredith said;" Mrßeetham is wrong, When this Native land was subdivided the road was duly put upon the map with the consent of the Native owners, and is a lawful road. Mr Moore: When was this done ? It. R, M.: Oh some years ago, when the land was put through the Native Land Court, Mr Moore: Are you sure of this ? R. R, M.: Perfectly certain, Mr Moore: Your statement is incorrect, On the 24th May I went to Greytown and there saw the Native owners of this block and also Judge Mackay, who told me that the land was not subdivided, no road had been put upon the plan, nor had tho Native owners consented to this line of road. The natives told me that Mr Meredith had offered them M 0 to sign an objection to Rawson's line which they indignantly refused to do. Mr E, Meredith : Meaning me 1 Mr Mooro: I understood them to mean you when they said Meredith. Mr Meredith: I distinctly deny having don? so. Mr Moore: More than 0110 told me that" Meredith" had done so—it may have been your son.

Mrs Milton, of tho Wholesale Drapery Company requires assistants for drossmaking.

Messrs Lowes & lorns will sell at their rooms on Saturday next tho salvago from the recent lire, consisting of wheat and oats.

Notico is given in another column that the Elito Roller Skating Rink will positively open on Friday evoning next, Tho Masterton Borough Council hold a special meeting this evening for tho adjustmentof expenditure and other matters. The regular monthly meeting of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society takes place this afternoon at tho Temperance Hall. A meeting of tlio Masterton Borough Works Cuininitteo takes placo this evening.

Messrs John Graham & Co, of the Masterton Emporium, have on sale tho Mauricevillo lime, manufactured by Messrs llossiter Bros., which contains, by tho Government analyst's report, ninety-two per cent of pure lime,

It was stated at the Ohambor of Commerce that an advance of a penny a pound on wool meant £71,000 to Hawko's Bay alone 011 last year's clip, One member of the Chamber mentioned that tho advance established at the last September-October sales gave him over £4OOO more than he would have received at the previous sales. —H.B.Herald.

At tho request of tho Committee of the Volunteer Football Club, Mr D, E Toohill has kindly placed a ground at their disposal 111 which to hold practices and matches. A practice of tlio Club will be held next Saturday at 3 sharp, The ground is near the public school, Kuripuni, and players are requested to muster there in as great a number as possible

A sensation has beon caused throughout Europe by the publication of the details of a plot to assassiuato the Crown Prince and Prince Bismarck. Tho Berlin police have been informed that several mechanicians and electricians 111 London arc constructing infernal machines with which the assassination was to be effected, Two youths resident in Berlin were, it is said, chosen to commit tho deed. As yet 110 arrests have been made

In opening tho South Australian Parliament the Governor referred to the improvement in tho condition and prospects of the colony, which was mainly attributable to the beautiful harvest, the increase in the wool clip, and encouraging results of mining, Thero was every reason to expect that the expenditure of the present financial year would be well within tho revenue, and that a policy of strict economy would render additional taxation unnecessary,

We draw attention to a full advertisement in'anothor column of the sixth sale by auction of the Wellin»ton-Manawatu Railway Company's lands. The sale will be conducted as usual by Messrs 'l'. Kennedy Macdonald and Co., at their auction rooms, Wellington, on the 26th June current. The land to be sold consists of about four thousand acres of the grandest agricultural and pastoral country ever offered to be sold, It is situate adjacent to the township of Paraparaumu 011 the railway lino, distant thirty miles from the city of Wellington. The block has' been sub-divided into thirty-eight sections, ranging in area from forty acres to one hundred and thirty acres each. The situation is very suitable for fruit growing being protected from the cold southerly winds by the Tararua range of hills, It is also a good grazing district. There is a splendid lot of remu contained 111 the bush and other valuable timber, giving a good opening for the saw-milling industry. The terms of sale are most liberal, a deposit of a tenth part of the purchase money must be mado at the auction, and the balance may remain 011 mortgage for seven years bearing interest at tho low rate of live pounds per centum per annum.

According to Fire and Water, FioldMarshall Whitcomb, of Boston, U.S.A., has been ieeently experimenting with rats and matches, shut up together in a cage, in order to ascertain whether they were likely to cause fires or not. In tho absence of other known cause, frequent fires have been ascribed to their agency, while at the same time many underwriters affected to scoff at the idea, The question may, however, now be considered as settled, The very first night that Marshal Whitcomb's rats were left alone with the matches four lires were caused, and not a day passed while the ospprir ment was being tried that fires were not set in this way, The rats were well fed, but they seemed to find something in tho phosphorus that they liked. It was noticed that only the phosphorus ends were gnawed, and in nearly every instance the matches were dragged away from tho spot where they had been laid.

WoitKixo-Miw.—Before you begin your heavy spring work after a winter of relaxation, your system needs oleansing and strengthening to prevent an attack of Ague, Billiou3 or Spring Fever, or some other Spring sickness that unfits you fur a season's work. You will save time, much sickness and great expense if you will use one bottle of Dr. Soulc's American Hop Bitters in your family this month. Don't wait. "Burlington Hawkove."

A Goon Housewife.—The good housewife when giving her house its spring renovating, should bear in mind that the dear inmates of her house are more precious than many houses, and that their systems need cleansing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels to prevent and cure the diseasos arising from spring malaria and miasma, and she must know that there is nothing that will do it sii perfectly and surely as Dr, Smile's American Hop Bitters, the purest and best of medicines, "Concord N. H. Patriot,"

Goon Houshwivhs in all parts of the country should always make it their business to ascertain where they can lay out their money to the best advantage for all wearing apparel, for the every day tilings that are required in the family, and for all articles appertaining to the comfort ami well being of tlio household. It is unnecessary to say, after all our advertising, that beyond controversy all these advantages are to be obtained at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Tu Alio House, Wellington. Is the matter of Winter Dress Fabrics we have over 30,000 yards of positively New Dress Material, varying in quality and stylo and ranging in price from -Is lid tosguineas per dress of not less than 12 yards each, In Mantles, Ulsters, Jerseys, Costumes and Millinery, we have the largest and best stock in the Province, and all at Wholesale Trices at Te Alio llousn, Wellington', We have a grand lot of Blankets from 5s lid to 50s per pair, Quilts, Carpets, Hearthrugs, and Linoleums in great variety, and lowest prices, Over 10,000 yards of Flannel in all makes, from IJd to !ls per yard, and every description of Calicoes from Is (id to 10s (id per dozen yawls at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Tu AiioHousk, Wellington. What is of importance to Country Residents who do not often visit town, we will send patterns of any material desired, post free, and will execute carefully, and despatch promptly, any orders forwarded to James Smith, the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Tk &110 House, Wellington, Tim Public musi please remember that we have no branch establishment anywhere in the country, and goods that are advertised can only be obtained at the Wholesale Drapery Warehouse, Tu Alio House, Wellington,

The Masterton telographisfc lias been I reduced £2n per annum, and tho postmaster has beon docked in fees equivalent to £SO a year. Mcmbors of tlio Masterton Philharmonic Society are reminded of the rehearsal which takes place this evening in the Theatre Royal, at 8 p.m. sharp. We are glad to learn that Mr E, M D, Whatman is progressing very favorably. His broken limb is beginning to knit and it is expected that he will soon be able to get about.

A good many shares in tho Auckland Union Sash and Door Company have changed hands to-day at about 2s Cd. An impression provails.that, after discharging all liabilities, there will be a balance of 5s to 83 per share. Mr McGregor will ask in tho Hduse of Representatives to-day whether the Minister of Justice is aware that persons in tho city of Wellington, holding Hor Majesty's Commission of tlio Peace, knowingly let their properties in that city for immoral purposes.

The Auditor-General lias disallowed a sum in the yearly balance-sheet of the Wansjanui Education* Board for good attendance medals awarded to school children. The Board has awarded over £ 100 in medals and certificates, and tho system has answered admirably in promoting the attendance. Tho death ef another old settler, Mrs Duncan Stewart, of Droyerton, is Announced in our obituary column. The deceased lady was eighty-ono years of a?e, and has resided in the Colony sinco tho year 1858, The funeral cortege will leavo Dreyerton for Masterton on Friday next, at 11 a.m.

Tho second heat for tho Wairarapa Rugby football Union Senior Cup takes place at Carterton on Saturday next between the Masterton and Rivals (Carterton) Clubs, The second heat for the Junior Cup will bo played on the Maaterton Club Ground between the Te Oro Ore Club and the Rivals second fifteen. The teams will be published to-morrow, The Dock Engineer, Mr W Errington, has reported to the Auckland Harbor Board that the contractor for the Calliope Graving Dock, has completed the contract, and has received a final certificate. The contractor was Mr P. Lanigau.

The Committee of the Canterbury Rowing Club have passed a resolution expressing the deepest regret of the members at the death of Mr Fitzgerald, and sympathy with his family and friends 111 their bereavement. The Secretary was requested to forward it to the Star Club for transmission to Mr Fitzgerald's family, On Saturday last several football enthusiasts visited the Masterton Club ground and instead of making the usual payment and entering by the gate, climbed the fence, and refused to pay when the amount was demanded. As the " Police Offences Act" deals very conclusively with such cases, the Secretary of the Club has, wo understand, been instructed to institute proceedings with a view to at once stopping trespassers 011 tho Club's property. All irreparable IO3S has beon suffered by Mr Reischek, the well-known naturalist, in the destruction of a valuable collection of birds, which he had fathered during his six months' sojourn in the fastnesses of the south-west of Ofcago. A case containing about 400 skins and £SO worth of rare birds was placed on board the Government steamer Stella, after repeated injunctions to keep the consignment from sea water. Immediately after her arrival in Auckland last iveek Mr Reischek had the case opened, when, to his horror, ho discovered that the sides of the case were thickly encrusted with salt, and tho whole of the precious s kins a mans of pulp. Tho box had apparently been dropped into the sea,' Not one out l of the 400 skins is saved. The monetary value of the collection is about i'2so, but its nalue from a scientific point of view can hardly bo estimated,