HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2491, 28 June 1888, Page 3

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WEDNESDAY. The House met at 2.30 p.m. The Customs Duties Bill was further considered in committee. Full list of machinery for acfricultural purposes: Mr Withy moved to include under this item " patented and motive and other machines, appliances and tools, rights to which have been arranged for by any firm in the colony, —Sir H. Atkinson said he could not accept the addition, which was lost by -15 to 3'J, and the item is retained.—Mr O'Cabaghan moved to include machinery for roller flour mills, in the full list. Agreed to. Mr Withy moved that electric lighting be added to the full list. —Sir H. Atkinson said he proposed to put a duty of 5 per cent on th is class of machinery for mining pur poses Mr Fitcliett moved that the item be struck out, but the Chairman ruled that the motion could not be put. Mr Eitchett hoped the Premier would consider the advisability of putting some tax on this machinery.-— Mr Seddon moved to add to the item, "dredgers and dredging appliances." He expressed hi-; surprise that any member could advocate a tax on mining machinery. —Mr Pish opposed the amendment, as ho was certain dredging machines could be made in the colony. Agreed to on the voices after considerable discussion Mr Withy then altered his motion to admit " tlectric machinery and appliances " free. He thought this class of machinery should certainly bo admitted free, so as to enable the colony to keep in the fore front of the world. Agreed to by 42 to 85. Mr Buchanan moved to include wood working machinery covered by patent. Lost on the voices. Mill-Boards and paper albuininised were added to the list, in the item photographic cameras, and the words "and lenses" were added. In the item portable engines, traction engines were also included. Printed book papers and music : Mr Steward moved to insert instead of papers, "newspapers, and periodicals." Sir H. Atkinson moved as an amendment to insert, " not otherwise enumerated," at the end of the line, Agreed to. Rock salt: Mr Percivil moved to insert the words "and coarse salt." He said there was some misunderstanding on this item when a decision was arrived on a previous occasion.—Sir If. Atkinsonpointed out that his colleague, the Minister for Public Works, had already made the proposal to the House to include coarse salt, but it was not accepted. L ist, and item retained as printed. Sheep dip, and also scab exterminators were added to the free list. Steam fire engines were struck out on the Premier's motion. Tinsmiths' fittings and trade furniture : " Trade " was struck out, and " punched " inserted. Tobacco for sheep wash : After being unfit for human consumption, and hydraulic cranes were added to the list, and Schedule B, as amended, was then passed. The time for imposing the duty on tobacco, cigars, etc., was extended from the Ist January, lSo!l, to the 31st December, 18D1. The Bill was then reported with amend ments and recommitted for the consideration of particular items. The House adjourned at o.MO. The 1 louse resumed at 7.30. Mr Mackenzie (Clutlia) wished to have cotton piece goods re-inserted in the free list, but was defeated by -11 to 25. Mi I'ercival proposed to re-consider the salt duty. After a lengthy discussion it was negatived by HO to 2ti. A new clau.sc was added to the Bill, exempting machinery shipped before May 31st, pro- \iding it was delivered in the colouyfrom the passing of the Act. Item : Apparel was altered to icad " not otherwise enumerated," and "textile or other piece goods," was inserted in place of "silk, cotton, linen or wool." The following alterations were made: Candied ueel, ~>d per lb; clocks, etc.,watches, 20 per cent, all em dago and rope not otherwise enumerated, 20 per cent ; cotton, piece goods not otherwise enumerated, 10 per cent ; fireclay ground, 20 per cent ; fresh fruit Is 2d pet lb). After a long debate and two divi.-ions.) Fruit preserved by sulphurous acid Ad per lb, 'Furs 2o per cent Orain, namely barley, two shillings per 200 lbs. Hardware, ironmongery and holloware 20 per cent. Hessian not exceeding 4d per yard, 1.1 per cent. Handbills, pivgramines and circulars, day bi lis, and printed posters 20 per cent. Jewellry2o per cent. Lead ill sheets 20 per cent. Leather bags and legging*, leather cut into shape, leather cloth bags, and leather manufactures, riot otherwise enumerated, 20 per cent. Maizena and corn Hour, {d per lb. Matches, from Is to 5s (id per gross, according to description, ileal and toe plates, 20 percent., nets and netting,2o per cent., oysters, (preserved), 2d per lb. millinery viz., trimmed hats, etc.. reduced from 25 to 20 per cent, paper bags, 25 per cent, plate and plated ware, 20 per cent, putty, 2s per cwt. saccharine, five shillings per oun;e. sauces, 3s per dozen. Prints, silk and silk velvet, in piece, 25 per cent. Soda crystals, 2< per cwt. Spices, including pepper, -Id per lh. Spirits of all kinds, not less than Ki's degrees under proof, Hi;.: per gallon ; in bulk, 15s. [ I .eft sitting. |