THE POLL TAX
CHINA’S DEMANDS ENTRY FOR MERCHANTS, STUDENTS AND BANKERS. CANADA MAY AGREE. Bv Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. VANCOUVER. February 1. Dr. Chi Lien Tsur. Chinese ConsulGeneral in Canada, on route from Pekin to Ottawa to complete negotiations for a trade and immigration treaty, says that China demands the freedom of entry of merchants, students, and bankers', and the giving of preferential trade facilities. [The message does not make it clear whether China demands preferential trade facilities or is prepared to grant them in return for the other concessions.] A correspondent learns that Canada is willing to accept the undertaking of China to prohibit the emigration of coolies, and that Canada will abolish tho 500-dollar entry tax.
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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11435, 3 February 1923, Page 5
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