DEFYING THE CUSTOMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13523, 22 August 1907, Page 5

DEFYING THE CUSTOMS.

ACTION BY MR. CARRUTHERS. AN INTERESTING SITUATION. By Telegraph.— ■ Press Association. — Copyright. (Received August 21. 11.52 p.m.') Sydney, August 21. The Premier. Mr. Carruthers, states that he lias instructed' the police to remove a quantity-of wire-netting from one of the wharves in defiance of the- Commonwealth Customs. He has done so as it was with-* in the rights of the State under the Federal Constitution to import goods free of duty. The action of Mr. Carruthers creates an interesting situation with the Federal authorities. STATEMENT BY SIR W. LYNE. " THE GOVERNMENT MUST PROCEED FURTHER.' (Received August 21. 11.52 p.m.) Melbourne, August 21. Sir Wm. Lyno informed the House of Representatives that he had received intelligence from Sydney that Mr. Camithers had sent a force of police to one of the wharves, and had removed a quantity of wire-netting ordered by the State Government, in defiance of the Customs' officers. One member said Mr. Carruthers would have been arrested if the Government had done its duty. . ... ...... ~,.-.-i. .<•■;< Sir Wm. Lyue replied that he wanted to act. judiciously, but he thought the Government must proceed further He had given orders in have other shipments of wirenetting placed under lock and key. "A DISASTROUS BLOW." By Telegraph.—Press Association.— ' Sydney, August, 21. The volume of protest against the high tariff and the increase in members' allowance is steadily swelling throughout the States. The Premie: of West, Australia has wired Sir W. Lync that the State Government views with grave, alarm the increase in the tariff, which will strike a disastrous blow <<„ the agricultural and mining industries.