THE BRITISH BUDGET.
OPINION OF THE "TIMES."
COLLECTING TAXES TWICE
y London, June 11. The "Times " says the Budget puts colonial Governments in the position of foreigners, . and ..restricts: British investments. Collecting taxes twice on the same property will be a blow at the unity of the Empire. Colonists will consider the legacy and succession duties a survival of the days prior to self-government. Such things, where they exist, have hi.herto be.m only tolerated because'they have become almost inoperative. The "Times"advises thab colonists residing in England should be allowed to deduct estate duty when already plaid to a colonial Government. It condemns what it terms the Chancellor's " jocular insolence" in the matter..
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Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 139, 12 June 1894, Page 5
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