BOILING DOWN.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 598, 21 March 1876, Page 3

BOILING DOWN.

" Sir,— ln answer to "No Exportation," I'will be ■ as brief as possible, As regards the poor laborer ' whom he quotes, I think bis position would be improved instead of otherwiio, as the 'settlers would be in a better position to give good wages if their surplus fat etock could be disposed of at " a profit over present Idir rates. The London market will always rule thi3 6nd in wool and ' tallow, and it 1)6000168 'ui to be in a position to ' ttke 1 advantage of a rise, so as to put the Waivkato on at least an equal footing with the rest of * the'&olonfea. 'From tha middle of November 'to 1 the end of March fat stock are always low, and 1 I mks no cause to keep a flock of sbeep for three 1 months for riothing. If they could bo sold fat, store sheep could take their place and be fattened. la conclusion, I hope "No Exportation" does ' not believe in his motto, which would mean "No Progress" 'or commercial enterprise, no railways or mercantile navy, no luxuries or money, no advance in art or science. If he •believes in this let him cress the ' frontier, ' make himself a flax mat and gird his Joins with it, squat on a. piece of land, *»nd produce what he uiea afld me what he produces. That's his place, and not where "the ' motto of the people should be, "Excelsior," as bj^ our exportation alone are we enabled to enjoy the blessing of civilsatiou in luxuries "and necessane*. In answer to " Petite Culture," he *i* very bravo in defying me to contradict his statement, but I think that hU figures have , proved too muck ; and as many settlers in the Waikato know more of the matter than he or I I prefer that their own calculations and 'not his judg cent be their guide; and I have no l , doubt th it some who 'have made a profit out of boiling down oan do so again at a less price than •"imy shillings jler hundredweight.— l am, &c, MINTO. Hamilton Exit, Maroh 20lh, 1876.