MR PAVITTS MISSION.

Press, Volume XLI, Issue 6153, 9 June 1885, Page 3

MR PAVITTS MISSION.

The eub-eommittee of the Industrial Association appointed to mate the final arrangements for the departure for Fiji of their delegate, saw Mr Pavitt off by the Janet Nicol yesterday. A number of other gentlemen were also present. The following letter has been addressed to Mr Pavitt by the Chairman of the sub-com-mittee, Mr £. H. Banks:—

To T. Pavitt, Esq.—Dear Sir,—l am pleased to be in a position to congratulate you on your appointment as representative of the commercial and industrial interests of Canterbury, and, in doing so, I feel that the Industrial Association and these gentlemen acting with them have secured the services of a gentleman whose past career and long residence amongst us entitles him to oar warmest eupport and confidence. I am satisfied on one point, that yon will as far as possible carry out the wishes and instructions of those for whose benefit we are acting, with credit to yourself and profit to the trade and commerce of this portion of New Zealand. What we require of our delegate is information on the following points, compiled in a plain, intelligent, and exhaustive report:— . 1. All information obtainable respecting shipping visiting the different ports. 2. The most favourable time of. year for such visits. 3. The means at disposal for loading and discharging cargo. . 4. Wharf dues and charges, inwards and 5. t opy of Customs tariff to date, with list of exemptions and drawbacks. 6. Statistics showing imports and exports for past year. 7. Class of goods suitable for the requirements of the trade.

8. Method of payment. 9. List of Banks and commercial institutions already established. 10. The fullest information as to natural productions. ' . . 11. The chance of new industries being started* 12. Prospects as to market for life stock, and what descriptions, giving market values at the present time. i ,- ---13. Description of the natural features of the countries, soil, and climate, and the suitability ;Jer European occupation, or otherwise. * • •'. ■v: . 14. General description of goods suitable for trade with natives.

15. ffacilities for transit of goods between different islands. 16. Porta of government, name of Consul for each island, and under whose auspices each Consul acts.

17. Ascertain the feeling of the white and Native populations towards New Zealand as far as possible, as a guide to any future action. .18. Collect information as to present -values of produce indigenous to the country. 19. Approximate length of trips by steam and sailing vessels. SO. Educational institutions already established.

21. Drawbacks, if any, to European residence on the islande. 22. As complete a list as possible of suitable clothing, medicine, stores, tools, implements, and other articles indispensable for the comfort or convenience of a new settler. 23. If procurable, a digest of the laws aad regulations for the good government of tbe country. 84. Means at disposal for the protection of life aad property. The foregoisg are, of course, general instructions, which may be adhered to ac far Bβcircumstances will permit, and which I. am convinced your own sense of what is - required at your hands, will only be varied in order to obtain the beet result in the at your disposal. ' : The Government, on your arrival at Wellington, will place in your possession: documents and papers which wul serve as introductions to gentlemen holding official positions, thus enabling you to obtain the information desired.

T would impress upon you that the Association are acting in this matter, not only in the interests of the commerce of Canterbury, or with any petty feeling of jealousy towards other portions of New Zealand; but, on the contrary, wish you to act in concert with the other gentlemen appointed, and assist the Government in ever; possible way in their endeavor to make known our vast resources, and find a market for the production! we have in such abundance in this favored country. I ehall look forward with pleasnre to your return, and shall hope to find that the Association, and those gentlemen acting with tbem, have made a wise choice in their representative, and that your trip may be pleasant to you and profitable to the trade and commerce of New Zealand. I have the honor to be, Sir, Tour obedient servant, E.H.B.