which he says there are
great cum,
in
has now prepared with, are about 20000 Chinese Inhabitants
in this Colony.
One of the first propositions for consideration
on the same line as a
income
from
the
is the possibility of raising
on the Island, by means of a Chinese swelling on the Island, by Registration system which might serve as a check on the introduction of thieves and vagabonds into the Colony.
A. It might be proposed that Licenses be issued annually on a stamped printed paper to Butchers, Bakers, Fishmongers, Grocers, Gingerbread Confectioners, Hawkers, Rice dealers, Tobacconists, Chandlers, Carpenters, Boat builders, Masons, Bricklayers, Brickmakers, Stone masons, Blacksmiths, Silversmiths, Bamboo workers, Auctioneers, Printers, Shoemakers, Copper smiths, Joiners, Barbers, Washermen, Sailmakers,
Pawnbrokers, Contractors, and all other trades who exercised in a shop or boat, or ashore or afloat. The Licenses for one year, or one
portion
of a
year,
or a portion of a year
to be $... The licenses to be issued at the Chief Magistrate's Office.
B. Every mechanic or labourer trading ashore or afloat, within the boundaries of the Colony, to be required to take out an annual stamped
license
Registry containing his name,
employment &
...
The stamp to cost one dollar and to be at the Chief Magistrate's Office.
C. Every house or place licensed for the
sale
of wines and spirits; or as an Hotel, Inn, Eating or Lodging house, or Livery stables to pay
first class houses $100, second class $50 and third class $10 premium
D. Auctioneers, to pay a duty of 6 percent on the amount or 2½ percent on sales of Goods, Chattels, lands, houses, ships and all other
property whatsoever
E. Stamped paper to be used for Receipts, Bills of Exchange or promissory notes