THE COLONIST Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Friday, July 31, 1891. THE REVENUE.

Colonist, Volume XXXIV, Issue 7078, 31 July 1891, Page 3

THE COLONIST Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Friday, July 31, 1891. THE REVENUE.

The changes proposed to be made during the time since the influence of the probable result of a fresh or a modified Government being apparent, told strongly in favor of moderation. While a long- delay professed to be threatened, and even the, ultimate effects were spoken of with incredulity, tlie fate of the- Ministerial finance was Really never in actual doubt, - Nothing

could have been worse in judgment than for such professions to have been ! entertained. Conviction was never j capable of being made stronger than • immediately after the new Ministry i was formed. And from the earliest days of its organisation, the leading ; features were placed beyond a doubt. So far as the prospects of the return from the quarterly yields, there was enough to guarantee the fulfilment cf the estimate of the Colonial Treasurer. Ho took good care to seciire a sufficient margin, and if he resolved to run no needless risks, there was no inducement to repose on the mercy of his foes. For a time ihere was much foretold about the disappointments of financial hopes, as though the ordinary effect could be produced from ordinary sale 3 and purchases. Where is the ' great lesson to be taught a confident financier ? Where is a revelation of dismay to be derived from the offend- \ er's powers ? Quiet possesses himself of his forces, and whatever changes he . may deem it wise to agree to, all will be forseen. The Property Tax cannot be deemed popular, however cruel the ■, submission it has long extorted. The opportunity of breaking away has long been sought, but the bond was too severe. Mr Ballance may not be specially popular, yet what does that : peculiar feeling mean ? Relief is ; needed, he is believed equal to the task of giving it, and the duty is thought to be within his gifts. The prospect of the financial year is quite good enough to give the Treasurer assurance for the future. The Primage Duty disappeared, and is not likely to trouble the Colony at an early date, so that the proportions borne of each are no 6 worth recounting. The yield from Spirits in the corresponding quarter of 1890 rose by £1293; from Tobacco in its various forms it improved £8407 ; from Tea, Coffee, &c, £1043 ; from Sugar, Molasses, Treacle, Glucose, and Saccharine, £2817 ; from Goods by Weight, £829 ; and from Parcels Post Duties, £384, making together £14,773. There has fallen off during the three months from Wine, £757 ; from Ale, Beer, &c, £1458 ; from Opium, £479 ; from Ad valorem Duties, £6558 ; and from Miscellaneous, £601. The decline is together £9853, and when from that ia deducted the increase, it will be seen that there is a net rise of £4920. Tbe complications arising from the Primage Duty can no longer be a matter of interest, indeed, the waste of time in its analysis would be complete. So far as the future is affected, there will be much of interest, more than by far of late years. The State is in transition, and till the alteration has shown itself in complete development, future changes will be watched with lively attention. What can be better worth regarding than the effect of the new system of direct taxation on the indirect. Years have pasted since the experience of Mr Ballance was acquired as Colonial Treasurer, and the profound consideration he gave to those subjects never deserted him in all his subsequent Ministerial trials. The first stage in a complete proposal of financial reform began with a reduction of the duties on some of the common needs of life. Now, the beginning had to be the correction of inequalities in such relations as called out imperatively for adjustment. The Revenue will be adjusted by degrees, and justice be gradually done to all. __■__«_■«___■»_■_—£__■_■_■_____■

Judgment in Supreme Court.— Mr Justice Richmond has given written judgment in the appeal case Byrne (appellant) 7 Petterson (respondent), argued before him at the last sitting of the Supreme Court. The judgment is somewhat lengthy and teohnioal, the result being a dismissal of the appeal with £7 7s costs. Football.— A football matoh is arranged to be played in the Park on Saturday between the College Club and a soratch team of the Nelson Club. The following will oompose the latter :— Levien ii, Harper, Riley, Trolove, Sigley, Woodward, Ferney, Wilson (2), Spiers, Black, CloUßton, Weldon, Lowe E., Lines, and Sadd. Play to oommence at three sharp.— A return matoh between the Naval Artillery and the H Battery has been arranged to take place in the Betanioal Reserve. The Navals were victorious in the laßt match, after an excellent game, and keen interest is beiog centred in this matoh, which is expected to be a tough struggle, and should attract a large number of. spectators. The teams are:— Navals: P.O.e Liddle, Stiles, Band. Barltrop, Smn Hall, Watson, Grant, G Johnston, Brimmer, Andrews, Nalder, Allen, Ward, Laird, Leonard, and Freeman ; emergencies, Smn A Johnston, Arnold, Corrigan, May. H Battery: Sergts Marris, Curtis, Corpls Busob, Borough, Gunrs Hamilton (2), Catley, Frank, Clear, Percival, Gully, Shallcrass, Stephens, Frazer, Martin, and Walker. Emergencies, Gunrs Wimsett, Edwards, and Maginnity. Town Schools.— lt will be seen by advertisement that the abovenamed sohools will be closed on Monday next. The Poultrt Show.— The annual Show of the Nelson Poaltry, Bird, and Dog Association will be opened at the Drill Shed this afternoon, at half-pßst two, by his Worship the Mayor, and as a most successful Show may with confidence be looked for, there Bhould be a large attendance both in the afternoon and evening. Exhibitors must have their birds at the Drill Shed before nine o'clock this morning, as the Judges commence woik at ten o'clock. This eveuing the Garrison Band will perform a number of selections in the Show building. The Dog Show takes plaoe to-morrow, and we learn that Messrs Staples and Co, of Wellington, hava presented a pair of their shooter boots aB a special prize for the best type of sporting dog on exhibition in tbe Show. City Rifles. -The Nelson City Rifles held their half-yearly meeting at the Drill Shed committee room last Tuesday night, present : Lieut- Vejsey in the chair and 45 men. After the minutes of last evening were read and confirmed, the balance sheet was read by the Secretary and approved of. The Chairman read a statement ot the assets and liabilities, Bhowing the Company to be in a fair position as regards finances. Alex. Barltrop, after a ballot, was appointed bugler to the corps, and two new members were elected. It was deoided to vote a sum of money towards the cost of sending two representatives to the next New Zealand Rifle Association meeting ; also to prooure two Martini-Henry rifles with necessary ammunition. Sergts Alborough and Capper, Corpls G. Small and Ewart, and Pvts Kenning and Gilbert, were elected a Shooting Committee. Pvts T. Small and Ewart were respectively promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. Sixteen efficiency badges were distributed to different members. A hearty vote of thanks was aooorded Messrs Brown & Eerc for the handsome medal presented by them. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. An Unusual Cause of Death.— A late issue of the 'R.efton Herald' states :— The district has suffered a severe loss in the death of Mr Michael Dunn, who arrived here in 1871. The deceased in his capacity of a director of the Big River Company visited that locality a few weeks ago, and the severe cold caused frostbite in the toes of the right foot, and I gangrene subsequently set in, and after at least two operations for amputations of portions of the limb, the deceased sucourabed at four o'olock on Sunday morning. A link of 200 tons of {potatoes was Bold by auotion at Rangiora (Canterbury), the other day for £52. Tnigrpriw will about pay for digging and; sgtfw, "

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