Article image
Article image
Article image
Article image

PROPOSED CUSTOMS LEVY.

London, October 25. The Customs authorities at Shanghai propose to raise tho direct duties of 10 per cent, instead of levying likin (a tax imposed on merchandise in cdurso of transportation, payable at appointed barriers). It is expected by this means to raise sufficient to pay an indemnity of fifty millions.

This article text was automatically generated and may include errors. View the full page to see article in its original form.
Permanent link to this item

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MS19001027.2.17.2

Bibliographic details

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6835, 27 October 1900, Page 2

Word Count
54

PROPOSED CUSTOMS LEVY. Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6835, 27 October 1900, Page 2

PROPOSED CUSTOMS LEVY. Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6835, 27 October 1900, Page 2