Alteration of Tariff.

Resolutions at first meeting (24th November) accepted Government's proposals, with the exception of the excessive rates on green fruit, and preserved fruits, and suggested the re-imposition of the tea and sugar page 5 duties At the second meeting (June 1st, 1880) a duty of sixpence per gallon on beer was recommended. The re-imposition of school fees and the land tax were also recommended as alternatives to the property tax.