SOUTH AFRICA

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18544, 3 May 1922, Page 5

SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. '■ taxation proposals. Frees Association —By Telegraph-Copyright j CAPETOWN, May 1. In the Cape Provincial Council the Administrator announced that, owing to the deficit, due to a reduction in the Union Government’s subsidy and other causes, he proposed to levy a provincial income tax on incomes above £l2O. The motorcar and amusement taxes would be doubled and licenses increased. The income tax proceeds would be appropriated for education purposes. —A. and N.Z. Cable. It recommends that the president of the mixed arbitral tribunal be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States, with two other members, one representing all' the foreign bondholders and the, other representing the Soviet. It is proposed that it be permissible for bondholders individually to make their own arrangements with Russia within a definite period, failing that the claims to be referred to the tribunal. The special tribunal to deal with private property claims should be under a president, elected by the president of the arbitral tribunal, the other members of which should be nominated by. the nationals concerned. —A. and N-Z. Cable. BRITAIN’S ATTITUDE. A CURRENT REPORT. PREPARED TO MAKE SEPARATE AGREEMENT. PARIS, May 1. It is reported from several sources at Genoa that Britain is prepared to conclude a separate agreement with Russia if a general agreement with the Poweys proves impossible. It is understood that Mr Lloyd George has informed M. Barthou to this effect.— A. and N.Z. Cable. RUMANIA’S WAR TREASURE. GENOA, May 1. The memorandum to Russia stipulates that the, Rumanian treasure which was sent to Moscow for security in war-time shall not rank as a war debt, and must be restored fully.—A. and N.Z. Cable. THE HOUSEWIFE PLEASED. Naturally, the housewife is concerned when shifting becomes imperative. She wonders how she will get on; how her furniture will bo affected too. Wei], by emJoyinc us she can have an easy mind. She Won’t be put to any undue trouble, nor will her furniture be mishandled. Our men are experts, and their work invariably pleases—so quick, careful, tradesrmnlike.—The New Zealand Express Co. (Ltd.).—Advt.