the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]
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Another danger lies in the prospect of foreign merchants monopolising the trade in native produce, and expanding their operations throughout the interior, as, for instance, in carrying on manufactures in the interior, and thereby seizing for themselves advantages which should be ours.
At the present time there is nothing so essential as that the li-shui (destination and production tax) should never be relinquished, but should be kept for ever as the resource which is needed. The foreigners must be vigorously prevented from protecting (the people against this impost), and there will then be a spontaneous source of profit still remaining, which, with the help of the dues from the customs in the various ports, will be enough to forestall any calamity which the future may have in store. The financial position would thus be comparatively prosperous in ordinary times, and, in times of crisis, there would still be a source from which to derive the necessary revenues, while the Board of Revenue would not be wholly destitute. Memorialists therefore pray that the provinces may be commanded to consider the question and report.
A message from the Throne was thereupon issued to all Viceroys and Governors to consider the matter, and memorialize upon it.
CHINA TRADE.
CONFIDENTIAL.
No. 1.
21
[November 17,]
SECTION 2.
Sir E. Satow to the Marquess of Lansdowne.—(Received November 17.)
Peking, November 17, 1902.
(No. 357.) (Telegraphic.) P.
CANTON opium tax. Referring to your Lordship's telegram No. 297 of the 11th November: His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton wires as follows, No. 25:-
Referring to your telegram No. 24. The answer is, Yes; but I have discovered that the authorities are still levying the tax, and Viceroy has been again urged by me to issue Proclamation. Latter now states that he will issue a Proclamation applicable to Canton Province, notifying the cancelling of the Opium Regulations, and declaring that, according to Treaty, opium packages still unopened and which have paid duty and li-kin cannot be taxed any further.
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the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]
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Another danger lies in the prospect of foreign merchants monopolising the trade in native produce, and expanding their operations throughout the interior, as, for instance, în carrying on manufactures in the interior, and thereby seizing for themselves advantages which should be ours.
At the present time there is nothing so essential as that the loti-shui (destination and production tax) should never be relinquished, but should be kept for ever as the resource which is needed. The foreigners must be vigorously prevented from protecting (the people against this impost), and there will then be a spontaneous source of profit still re- maining, which, with the help of the dues from the customs in the various ports, will be enough to forestall any calamity which the future may have in store. The financial position would thus be comparatively prosperous in ordinary times, and, in times of crisis, there would still be a source from which to derive the necessary revenues, while the Board of Revenue would not be wholly destitute. Memorialists therefore pray that the provinces may be commanded to consider the question and report.
A message from the Throne was thereupon issued to all Viceroys and Governors to. consider the matter, and memorialize
upon it.
CHINA TRADE.
CONFIDENTIAL.
No. 1.
21
[November 17,]
SECTION 2.
Sir E. Satow to the Marquess of Lansdowne.—(Received November 17.)
Feking, November 17, 1902.
(No. 357.) (Telegraphic.) P.
ČANTON opium tax. Referring to your Lordship's telegram No. 297 of the 11th November: His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton wires as follows, No. 25:-
Referring to your telegram No. 24. The answer is, Yes; but I have discovered that the authorities are still levying the tax, and Viceroy has been again urged by me to issue Proclamation. Latter now states that he will issue a Proclamation applicable to Canton Province, notifying the cancelling of the Opium Regulations, and declaring that, according to Treaty, opium packages still unopened and which have paid duty and li-kin cannot be taxed any further."
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