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imposed upon occupiers of his property the large majority of whom ore Chinese of the poorer class. This generous example has been followed by another Chinese landlord, Mr. Tong Lai- chun. The Bill possed without a dissentient voice. The tax
is estimated to produce $1,000,000 per annum from the lst. of July.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Governor, &c..