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THE NEW INCOME TAX
In the revisions of the so-called Income Tax Bill, made on the recommendations of the Morse Committee, an ample slice of con- cession cake is provided for near- ly everybody, and it is a fair as sumption that the main dish will, in consequence, be found
more readily digestible. Objections in principle, on such grounds as the probable inequitability of distri- bution, lose none of their pertin ener, but it can be argued that to establish a system which will en sure that evasion is reduced to a minimum, the first essential is to construct the machinery and set it to work. On the Bill as it now
resources stands, no one's
are likely to be strained beyond their capacity. The staggering 25 per
crat.
standard rate, originally proposed, is down to a modest ten per cent. Those least able to meet
Dext
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direct taxation will find in the increase of the personal allowance to $7.000 and the allowance for A wife to $5.000, cause for con- siderable satisfaction, and as the fint $5,000 of taxable income is to be charged the rate of only two and a half per cent., and the
$5.000 at only five cent., undue hardship complaints would be difficult to support. At the other end of the scale, an even more generous concession has been made. In effect, the double standard rate plan for highly-paid individuals is sabotag- ed, and any suggestion of а "soak the rich" motif has been quietly eliminated. The maximum any salaried man will pay is ten
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1947. .-
Australia Concerned Over
Future
Of India
Sydney, Apr. 23. 'Montics said, means that "an scholars, students Right Honourable R.G. Men-Independent India must Inevit-chants, to Australia," zlea, one-time Prime Minister ably exercise great influence in and now leader of Australia's Burma, Malaya Federal Opposition, fears in dependence may bring civil war to India but believes that "in the long run self-government should improve the lot of the average Indian.
and mer.
Industrialisation anl
Indo- Independence la not likely to China. That this association affect trade between India and pressures upon Australa and India and the will involve Australia and Australian policy rest of the world, Menzies said. cannot be doubted. When I He explained that "the reason any this I do not think of 'pres- for this to to be found in in- sure necessarily in terms
of creasel
Indian Industrialisa- hostility but simply as move- tion with its inevitable de- ments arising from the develop- ment of outlook and policy?"
In an exclusive statement to the United Press today, the
mand for Australian capital 1930-41 Prime Minister Rabi
An Independent India cannot goods) and a rising standard that it seems that Russia's po-
of Hving. I do not anticipate litical influence in India will defend herself, he said, "not at Increase
result of the present nor for many years to that the grant of Independence come. In any event, adequate to India will either accelerato change and that in the long run
He had that inasmuch as the this political influence may be defence for India must presup or retard this expansion."
poke unity of action between followed by a considerable de
fritish withdrawal decision had the various Indian elements, gree of economic pressure."
As a been made, "I am sure that But, he added, "for some Including the Princes."
anti-realt, he explained, "the pro- Australian policy must be ad- years at least I would
economic blem of Australia's defence be.justed to the new circumstances
must play acute and that we more cipate that British
will comes obviously Influence and nasoclated
encouraging peaceful continue to be of first-rate im and more difficult as Australia's part in
settlement In Indin portance. The growth of So- remoteness from other British internal viet influence in India would countries increases. It would and the success of-the new ex- whole be idle to pretend that exclu- periment 1 Indian self-govern. undoubtedly affect the
and perhaps ment." political balance of the Middle sion of India
Asked na to the effect of the Fast and Southern Asia. But Burma from the British Com- at the same time the indepen- monwealth would not increase withdrawal on British prestige East dent thought and power of al Australia's own defence com throughout the Mudde
nationalism, mitments......"
and Orient, Menzies answered: growing Indian
un-
be that the Middle;
should not be underestimated." Discussing the "White Aus. "The realistic view must
Australian Labour Party set- trulia" policy with respect in doubtedly backs in two states In recent an independent Indin, Menzies East and the Orient It will be months have given new promin said: "I believe that Australia thought that the British have Indin. ener to the Liberni Party and should adhere to her While been 'squeezed out' of to Menzies, ita lender.
Australia' policy nas far as it British prestige may, therefore, few into suffer except among relates 10 migration Australia, ag that we may avoit peuple who will see in the Bri-
nction which have tish
the elements lghmindedne, justleo and na-
To Opt Out?
most sincerely hope so."
he
Menzies doubted that on in: racial difficulties dependent India would become confronted some other countries. a member of the British Com-But I agreed with many obser- monwealth of Nation. " very in thinking that a goat deul, of irritation could be removed told the United Press, "but from our relations with India In by the adoption of broad and current statements are lo
Feema accepted, it
probable sensible practises in regard to, for example, visits by Iulian that India will seek her future Common- outside the British wealth."
He said he was "unhappy" about the British decision and belleves the time may be "pre- mature."
Asked if he thought Britain's withdrawal will result in civil warfare between Moslem und Hindu, with possible involve- ment of the rest of the Moslem world, Menzies replied:
"It is greatly to be feared
of
CARNIVAL
By Dick Turnar
0
MEND
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"The difference between the two-dollar dinner and the three-dollar dinner?. I don't sneer, sir, with the three- dollar dinner!"
REALIGNMENT IN BATTLE ON CONSCRIPTION
tional recognition."
He concluded: "But I adel There will be a complete manjuver poalthan cannot stand
that complete self-government would be just as fensible and more effective Inside the struc- ture of the British Empire.". United Press.
Spring Collections Go Fancy
of the
London, Apr. 21. they still think that Britain's..
rebels 18 months' period of compul- realignment
18 against the Government's pence sory service. This section wag
to resist the time conscription proposal when prepared the National Service Bill is unths proposal in the next ngain debated in Parliament debate. The reduction has also probably in a fortnight's time, swung round to the Govern-
The
Prime Minister and ment side a number of Labour Cabinet will have a more friend-1.Members of Parliament who ly backing from thel own actually voted against the Gov- Benches in the House of, Com-ernment on the neeend reading
manpower and.. mons, but will face an almast on totally hostile Opposition. The grounds. net effect will; be to reduce the chances of Government die-
economy
Not Won Over
the
Mr.
por cent. on the grass total of that the answer to both por-? Paris dressmakers' spring coller.prays fresh hot-house blossom Labour Members voted against | Rhys Davies, who opposed con-
4%
Cast
and may
1
purse
By DOROTHY RUSSEL
Tricky handbags, belts, hip yellow ones under the top layer feat. which might bring down It has not won over sashes and flowers of all descrip- of a black tulle skirt and scatters the Labour Administration.
lonk are
accessory among the
a few more at the hem. Routf In the previous debate, 73 group of 30, headed by and trimming highlights of the
down one side of an evening
their own Government on the scription on the grounds of skirt,
another group. yea. Every element of good handing tions of this question will, he Lions,
Schiaparelli pigeonholes the Callot Sisters 'get' similar question of peactime conschip conscience, or
clutter with effects with
conditions. led by Mr. Zilliacus, whose ob permanent tion and service more wil must be exercised by ail
leather of us in order to avert so tra which hangs on
telescope-shaped
artificial flowers. Wild roses climb The Government had the sup- jcution is political. This section a short arm an arbor on either side of a pan-port of the whole of the Con-thinks that to approve conscrip glea result .... it recrus to strap. It has four flaps down the niered white organdy skirt. A servative Opposition, but even tien would be to support the me that what has been promis. frant which open Into nent cubby black, daytime dress polses a
without it, the Geverament foreign policy which they con- ed may lead to the most serious
single red bloom on the. right
have had a
small sider aligned, so far as to pro- breast to illustrate its romantic would troubles in India
vide an advantage to the Unit- name "Lady of the Rose." majority.
ed States at the expense of Bri- therefore put back the clock of
Artificial Glitter Indian progress. But while.
Subsequently, tho
Govern- Ush relations with Rusala. for these and many other ques
Schiaparelli iken her violety, ment placated some of the re} The Prime Ministor will ad- tions, I am unhappy about the holes for ipstick,
with powder and orchids and birds
more bols by reducing the proposed dress the Parlamentarian La pledge, it has been given and other odils and ends.
glitter than the real things.
the period of compulsory service bour Party of 400 Members of it must be honoured.”
... Less tidy but more capacious Velvet and jewels
This the House of Commons on this are huge accordion expanding bunches of violets which decor from 18 months to 12. British Pledge
crocodile ate the skirt of bag and Molyneux's
an Edwardian satisfied an influential section "uitcase",
mauve: satin evening gown. Bril- of Labour Members-some of subject on Wednesday and will' The British pledge to with-
from India by June, 1948, straps to hold its expandable bot-brighten the jacket over a black foreign policy revolt. Although rebels may go no farther than In the light of this move, the The first, in red Morocco has Hant embroidered pink Orchids whom took part in the original appeal to the Party for unity. tomat whatever size is most and cyclamen gown, And bend they voted with the Govern-abstention if there is a vote convenient. Its maximum ap and sequin birds are flying from
ment on conscription
because feanwhile, the Conservative: proaches the dimensions of the shoulder on a Jade green
I they approve of the
principle; "hdflow Cabinet," which will small duffle bag.
evening jacket,
his income, however high, with out provision for any, allowances. This somewhat surprising mod ification is justified on the ground that the sliding scale in cluded in the Bili would, in some cases, involve a salaried man in payment of a higher effective is chargeable upon. rate than corporation and business profits. Put in that form, the submission is legitimate enough, especially
a salary is in every earned income, whereas profits are not necessarily carned by the recipients. The apparent anomaly draw might have been approached from the opposice angle, never. theless, by the inclusion of pro- visions allowing of greater in- roads upon inflated profits, and for ensuring that the holder of large investments, waxing fat and income wealthy
on unearned would face an assessment mensurate with his capacity to pay. Companies, in many cases, will display
undisguised relief
rom
1
100 Years
Ago Today
Molyneux's creation is the size and shape of a travelling dress- ing table, with gold fittinga.
Harness Belt
Leather, lace, taffeta, and fur are used for belts and hip swags. (Excerpts from The China
Jacques, Fath shows a harness Mail, April 25, 1847) , belt in beige and dark brown over "From Canton we hear that a gray flannel street dreas. It
with doubles
A two men, zaid to be members
as a handbag which attacked six purse compartment on either side. the party
in Honan Englishmen
Creek.
Fath uses while Jace to match have been sentenced to wear the neckling trimming for a wide nip cangae for one month, and also to sash on a simple navy blue wool be flogged. On Friday they were | daytime dress. exhibited the Conso0
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
By Shepard Barclay
""The Authority on Authorities”
FORGET THE
'VOID SUIT
A
queen and, onie jack, South thought his own rebid of his higher-ranking suit at such Having a complete blank in high level should have been ezbeSaturday they were to be bow, is given similar treatment not necessarily a reason
Tartan taffeta, tied in a huge the sult bid by your partner in treated by North, as an.
for Bolute force, and was a bit din- placed on the bridge from which or a navy dress by Maggie Hoult, taking out his later call of a gruntled over not being in 5- the stones were thrown. Labels The same designer uses fur as No Trump game into a rebid- Dlamands. But later he was
on the cangues state that
House;
they
nb-
meet this week, will doalde--its course of action. It is expected to ask the Opposition to rðalst the Government's, curtailment of the service perlod by voting acainst it. The original figure af 18 months, it thinks, was settled on the best military advice available and should stand. Reuter.
“Invidious,'
a hip lasert and sido drape on dable minor suit. If you have glad of as a truitup lead was Says Mr.
were being punished for having a black dress, assaulted fareigners."
A on
at the proviso in Clause' 19 that discre they may, at their own tion, elect to be taxed upon pro- fits for 1947-48 instead of on profits for 1946-47. This provi- sion is to be found also in the chapter on salaries tax. Partly, this is to meet the grievance that it is unreasonable to tax the year prior to introduction of the legislation, to tax retrospectively,
Thursday "We learn that in other words, though it has no morning as the steamer Firefly meaning outside the fact that was passing some, Junks, on her those who feel it advantageous passage from Whamon, and to exercise the option will be as
row was discharged from, one of sessed this year and next year on
them which nearly struck Com- mander Mason. of H.M. Steam their proits or incomes for 1047 vessa) Medes"," 48, instead of on successivé years. This
again, does not Involve "The accounts brought by the prion double taxation,
It is entirely Bandicool relative to the procedural, and beneficial only Hong Kong are very far from procured for our Sandal-wood at to those companies whose profits being as we had hopejį nevertho-
may
01
Real Roses Real and artificial flowers and Jewelled approximations of war blogs brighten many even Ing gowns.
Bath Fath and που real rozen.
any appréciable high card followed by hilesing wo strength in the salt or sulta not tricks in clubs and one in
In clubs and
McNeil
uld by your side--and you know hearted from your partner's No Trump After the last card, whe play- try that he has something in ited and North knew what 13 thom-you can forgot the cards South had held, he vold sult. There probably will cided it was his turn to criticise.nister of State Hec- -Fath puts pink, white and be enough tricks in your own He based his censure on South McNeil says that Bri
Ro in for or
Complex Marital Situation
Washington, Apr. 24. The Senate was urged today
dio:
London, Apr. 24
sult and tho uabid places to having such strength the pro
United Nationa
produce game. The chance is only unbid, suit of hearta, likely to be better seeking nine Ing South should have left tricks that way than : hoping S-No Trumps in. No mattnet pervision of Americani for the 11 needed in a minor what, Eant led, against that, Bult,
9. K9 80 G1
HL. Q 8.5-4 DG 2.3 C. JO
in 1947-48 prose, when their ac loss, there are many circumstan- counts are made up, substantially ces to be taken into consideration
that lower than those in 1946-47. At trado may yet prove"
lend 'us' to muppose this of more the Hon. Financial Secretary value to the colony than w pointed out in 'his lucid explanai | might be disposed to imagine at
18. A QJ tion of the Bill on its First Read first sight, from the present dise
N 10.3. ing yesterday, most companies couraging reports of this, our to provide $1000,000 for the D. 43 WE H. 10 D
first experiment in the Chinese speedy re-unlön "öf, some. 3,000 have had to set-off their 1946-17 markel
S foreign brides and, children of profits against war losses
members of the US, Armed; counts, and if they had the "good
Forces who fortune to get up on the bandwa- arising in or derived from the abroad, red) Wore marrled}" gon when the business boom was Colony" instead of inconic The fund is part of the $2 (at its behuhaite (the succes vai arising, derived from or received 882,000,000 deficiency appro- largely compensatory, and there in the Colony.There is, hawwy prsation bill which was rÉCOM← is more justion and validity in may ever pound ronsoning behind moe monded by the committee," newing, taxation apon the resuló ölythi
(FREIGHT)
of: a more gbber ye conce
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Wan": Departinant Heinia
game would have been as easy aid to Greece and Tur Ds, rolling off a lag, with akey because it is "invidi- likelihood of one extra trick bus. Vete
ond possibility of two,, depend Answering a question In Ing on the defense and the way House of Commons, MeNell skiS North played.
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Europe.
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and that the Nile cruntter