THE DUTY ON MATCHES
The letter writttn to Mr C. R. E. Bell by (he Hod. Mr Ward concerning the duty on wax vest is, which has betsn laid on the table of the Houso of Rp.pre3eutatives, does not support Mr Beli'd slat, in silt to the Tariff Commiesion th"t he had a written promise that the duty on n-atches would not be increased. There is no reference iv the Colonial Treasurer's letter to the match duty. Ib merely promises any encouragement in the Treasurer's power to the industry ; states what the duties are upon materials URpd in the manufacture; aud says thit the Government will be prepared to submit to Parliament a proposal for such remission of duty a? may be desirable upou machinery imported for tUe industry which cannot ha made in tho colony.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2170, 26 September 1895, Page 20
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136THE DUTY ON MATCHES Otago Witness, Issue 2170, 26 September 1895, Page 20
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