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levied the European tonnage entering the port
1,951,855 tons. In 1850 it had increased to 2,535,581 tons,
and in 1885 to 3,866,709 tons.
In 1890 light dues were increased from one cent to 2½ cents. In that year the tonnage entering the port amounted to 4,893,733 tons and in 1895 it reached 5,772,298 tons.
It will be observed
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that petitioners admit that shipping should pay for the lighthouses which are established and maintained for its benefit. If this principle be extended there appears to be no reason why shipping should not contribute towards other services which are maintained either directly or indirectly on its account, such as the Harbour Department, Water Police, etc., the cost of which exceeds the amount raised from the dues of 25 cents a ton imposed on shipping.
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