The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-26
AUSTRALASIA.

Colonial Commercial Rivalry-Discrim-
mating TARIFF Against General Trade
Field and Ocean sports Defended by q
High Authority-Racink, Yachting
and the scottish Games.
SYDNEY, Jan. II, 1874.
When writing by last mall ventured TO hazard
an opinion that the Inauguration OF rival mail
routes would tend to destroy any remaining unity
OF interests existing between New South Wales
and Victoria. The thin end OF the wedge had
then been introduced, and it required no violent
EFFORT to widen the breach, II not to entirely
the connection, but no one could anticipate that
the severance would have occurred so early or so
sharply. When the border treaty was formed pro-
vision was made for terminating or amending
1t IN the event OF either colony altering It's
tariff In such way as would prove Injurious
to the revenue OF the other contracting party.
The notice to terminate was TO be given
on the Legislature making any fiscal alterations,
and the abolition OF the treaty was TO take place
thirty days afterwards. If merely REIMBURSEMENT
of the monetary considerations was required 1t
could only be effected an equitable basis when
1t could be shown that injury was inflicted and TO
what extent. For years past the government OF
Victoria had tenaciously adhered to protective
duties, while New South Wales just as persistenty
endeavored to remove the trammes OF commerce,
and approach, as nearly as possible to lree trade
policy. The existence OF differentla duties was
ignored by the younger colony paying lump sum
for the right OF eadlng goods border OF
her neighbor duty Tree, and thus Melbourne mer-
chants secured a large share OF the trade OF that
portion of New South Wales bounded by the MUIR
ray River. The new tariff promised to change
the current OF trade. and imposed upon the
government OF Victoria the necessity OF
reducing their duties also, If it was not
intended to aunul the treaty. The period
when they could nave demanded the latter
passed by without any sign of dissent or dissatls-
faction. 1t was expected that a reduction OF the
annual payments would have been demanded by
Mr. Francis and acceded to by Mr.. Parkes as as
they had sufficient data to guide Them There were
Indications OF a cdsus beM prior TO the receipt
OF press telegram from Melbourne stating that
the Ministry had DECIDED to abolish the border
customs treaty at the end of this month. The
Sydney authorities might have refused to accept
the notice. as having been given too late, we'll
knowing that the reason for It's delay was that
during the wool season terminating IN January
supplies Tor the ensuing year were invariably sent
from Melbourne to the towns and stations OF Rive
rina. These supplies represent an aggregate
value OF not less than Sl,OoO,oO0, the duty on
which IS diverted into the Victoria treasury to
the injury OF the New South Wales government,
VINO are expected TO make suitable provision Tor
public works, &C. required by colonists VINO have
contributed TO the revenue OF another colony
rather than to their own.
MANLY SPORTS DEFENDED.
The "unco guld" have declared war against
Governor Sir Hercules Robinson, on account or
what they are pleased TO term his sporting pro-
ciivitles Press and pulpit having had their say
against the turf and lis tendencies dis EXcellency
waited suitable opportunity to answer the
charge, and this was furnished aI the Metropolitan
race dinner on New Years Day, When in replying
to toast, he thus defended his patronage OF out
door amusements. He said -
Nothing peases me more IN this splendid country
than tnd tnat the people OF New soun Wales in their
ments thorough chips OF ,he old block" In proof
taking place in sydney and its neighborhood great
Gay ns s Sa sae Of
boating clubs The parks open grounds crowded
w %S Sa s %
Sn s s and sSs y M ana s S
quality themselves for future nercoloniai Victories
GOING
Si s s. in @
only necessary 10 look round that large proper;
s h Rs thar any ss for
ysr ,bs euna
a well mesnns who
the sroana hat they lead
the which hsy sGHk to w
or another. You cannot prevent them and instead Of
ni ana sang
pathize with them genslly and heartily and do wha.
r i sn' on tR subj
lhan that given by OF the best and kind
heartd of old English div mes, who said Let the world
have their May games and Whitsun ales their
and dancngs their puppet shows and hobby horses their
balls and rarev breaks ana whatever sports and re-
creations please them best so long as they be followed
with discretion" CoDcurring As 60, thoroughly in this
view have re It To- be not inconsistent with the obl
since residence among you, TO identity myself
only with the interests, but the pleasures
pie. loud cheers) As regards the particular anuse-
ment OF horse racing, which met together here
today to enjoy, only that 1t appears to
when properly carried out OF the most legitimate
sports in which men OF means can indulge. Some
doubt, think differently but can quote against
them opinion OF the greatest OF living
ties social questions, aud who has himself
been mixed up with the turf IN any way. nlude to
MIR, Gladstone the present Prime Minister of England
who said OF racing that lit is noble manly, dstin
gushed and, in It's history, decidedly national amuse
ment"
CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
Parliament reassembled this week alter the
Christmas recess, and the lower House at once re-
sumed the discussion upon an alleged infringe
ment OF its privileges by the Governor, in his ca
pacity of COmmanier-in-Chiet Of the volunteer
iOrce by ignoring d recommendation of a Parla-
mentary committee that cOntumacious officer be
dismissed. The late OF the Ministry was involved
IN the result OF the debate, so that the matter
not altogether dealt with upon its merits, owing
to the strength OF the government party, who
gained q victory.