live representation has been forwarded to Lord Kimberley, and, if it how or what date it was despatched.
In support of the views, so unce fully, urged upon Governor, we take the liberty of directing His Excellency's attention to section 81 of the Spirit Act 1880, passed by the Imperial Parliament; which restates the principle, upon which the Home Authorities have uniformly acted, that a duty is exigible upon Spirit intended for exportation; and, as there is no authority, under which the Colony can levy taxes on Spirits, the conclusion seems irresistible that it was never contemplated that an additional source of revenue should be provided by the use of licences to distil, but that it was merely intended that the industry should be carried on, under strict supervision, and that nominal fees should be exacted, sufficient to cover the cost of printed forms and other small expenses incident to the administration of the ordinance.
We are also desirous that a copy of this letter should be sent to the Secretary of State, we have to request that the Governor will...
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