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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH, 1920.

THE SHANGHAT RACE MEETING

THE CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES.

ECONOMIC READJUSTMENT

INCOME TAX REFORM.

COMMISSION'S. PROPOSALS,

OF FAR EAST.

Important and far-reaching reförins are

ANOTHER AMERICAN MISSION, proposed in connection with the incoats- For the Champion Sweepstakes there

An American business mission has tax in the report of the Royal Commission. was a fold of 13, and Silver Streak, says Dealing with a subject which cosbraces with Fennyfeld, Woodland King, Comedy Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip (Chairman of the .. Daily News, was a hot favourite, recently arrived in Japan consisting of Various complicated problems, the doca Eing and The Heron next in demand, the Board of American International ment is necessarily voluminous. It excitement of the spectators on stands and Corporation and President of Japan

teads to nearly 300 toolscap pages, in- cluding appendices,

results:-

2150 in the case of a bachelor.

without children.

three children.*

250 in the case of a married couple £330 in the case of a married couple with Nowholly-earned income will be charged at more than half the standard rats of tax if it does not exceed E400 in the case of a bachelor. £500 in the case of a married couple

without children. £600 in the case of a married couple

the order named Throughout the race the

OPIUM IN YUNNAN. ALLEGED SMUGGLING OF BRITISH DRUG.

PEKING, April eeth."

**Not

It hits us were hard On the above mentioned plain -

A Yannant correspondent of the Inter that he has just returned from two exten- national Anti-Opium Association writes sive journeys and gives his observations, widely separated districts, which go to together with latters from missionaries in lawn was intenso and though the fav.

now planting ourites with the exception of Woodland Society), Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip, and show that this proviz King, were out of the picture at the finish, Miss. Vanderlip; Mr. Harry Benedics ittle time the old trade in opium will be Poppy Fory extensively and that in a These proposals will have the following the victory of Bydand was very popular. (Mr. Vanderlip's business associate); resumed. That it is being very widely

the owner and jockey being loudly No wholly-earned income will pay tax i!lso recived an oration. In the race Ex-President. Taft) and Mra Taft; Dr.org it was selling at $5.00 or more

ed; the owners and jockey of Old Bill Henry Taft (noted lawyer and brother" of planted is shown by the Brea

per ounce. Now in some parts they tell it do not exceed :-

Silver Streak in close attendance and at Jacob Shurman (President of Cornell me that it is even sellin as 0.50 per ounce) itself, Woodland King set the pace with the mila post, Comedy King, and Old Bill University) and Mrs. Shurman, Mr. and that it pays better to plant bucice went up third. Woodland King and Silver Darwin Kingsley (President of New York or other cercad Streak retained their lead until the bend Life Insurance) and Mrs. Kingsley; Mr. indeed. into the straight, was reached, when Julian Street (Editor of Saturday Even- (Bouging-chao) there is practically no the favourite Bydand, Old Bull and Pennyfield passed ing Post). Mr. Street and Miss Street; one who baa land, but, has planter one, In the middle of the Mr. Seymour Cromwell (Vice-President and not a few Christians have been tempte straight, Bydand came through into the of New York Stock Exchange) and Mrs.ed into planting it. The Yunnan Missi lead and Old. Bill took second place. Cromwell; Mr. Lewis Clarks (President Association met some time aro and side then made a desperats effort to of American Exchange National Bank of the missionaries present suxested that sought to deal with the matter." Several get on terms with the leaders, but Bydand Mrs Clarke and Miss Clarke; Mr. retained his lead and passed the post haif Lyman Gage (Ex-Secretary of Transby); proceed to Ma-li-po and other places a length ahead of Old Bill, while Wood Mr. George Eastman (President of over the border where there has been such and King was only benten out of second Eastern Kodak Company); Mr. Lyon [] enormous trade done in British No whally-investment income will pay tax / Place by a neck, and Tyneside was a very Berger Davis (Lawyer; of St. Louis) opium," but the suggestion was not pat

close fourth. Though the result was aand Mrs. Daris; Mr. Edward Mulligan into effect. distinct surprise, Bydand returned only a Mr. Harry, Serenbetz, and Mr. Benjamin whole thing, as far as we Britishers are The tins of the moderate dividend

Strong. Junior.

concerned, is that the argument which the The starters in the race were:-

Buran Kondo, President of the N.1.5. Chinese use has a certain measure of Baron Dr. Sakatani, representing. Baron

reason in it, namely, that it is not good grey Shibusawa, and Mr. Otani, President of enough to our millions of dollars into the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, British coffers as they have been doing 1589 proceeded in a launch outside the harbour when the can plant it themselves and

to welcome the party, who immedinely make a big profit out of it." Woodland King (Mr." Vida) 135-3 the vessel reached the Custom wharf barative isolation of this province politi

proceeded to Tokyo, where they were to cally makes the Governor care whent for 133-0 stay for a week as guests of the Japan means of increasing his revenue, and this Welcome Society, how representative repeals to him as being one of the very went to New York to mort the party few possible sources of income," thither.

with three children.

if it does not exceed :-

£133 in the case of a bachelor.

£925 in the case of a married couple

without children.

£313 in the case of a married couple Messrs. Stephen and Bu

with three children.*

Bydand (Mr. Brand). Mr. Campox's bay Old Bill (Mr.

Dalgarno)

No wholly-investment income will be charged at rnore than half the standard rate of me if it does not exceed a

£360 in the case of a bachelor: £450 in the case of a married couple

without children,

540 in the case of a married couple with

three children.*

*In

Menara Potts and Hayim's ches.

Mr. Belinda's bay Tyneside (Mr.

Heard)

ar. Joan Peel's grey Silver Streak

(Mr. Johnstone) Mr. W. McBain's bay Langaza

(Mr. Bremner)...... Mr Honry Morris's grey Penny-

"field (Mr. Stewart) Messrs. Potts and Hayim's black

Comedy King (Mr. Crokam)

respret of whom the proposed allowance for children can be claimed.

The proposals apply to incomes not exceeding £2,000. The Commission con sider that graduation en incomes ex-Mr. Richmond, bay Gulfsand" (Mr.. ceeding £2,000 enn best be effected by means of super-tax in addition to the ordinary income-tax.

**

They have received no complaints of inequities caused by the present method of graduating the aupertax. They con- sider that that tax should continue in its present form, a tax graduated solely by reference to the amount of the income without other considerations.

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FREIGHT

FAR EASTERN

UNCERTAINTY:

A decision was recently taken by the British shipping lines serving the Far East to increase the export freight from the United Kingdom by 25 per cent. from today, suys the fines de April 1st., but is now seems doubtful if this decision will be enforced. The position has been affected by the reduction in the price of bunker cons, which was danouned after the decision to raise the freights was taken,

Dalgliesh) Messta Winsome and Hasty's grey

The Heron Mr. Bill) Messr, Winsome and Hasty's grey

The

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153-0

1530

On arrival in Tokyo, Mr. Vanderlip and family proceeded to Baron Shibu 155-0awa's residines at Mita, 'which was

a foreign commission be appointed to

•

The came

BARON VON ARNIM.

placed at their disposal during the stay 159-0 in the Capital. Other members of the [BEMINISCENCES OF AN EASTERN

party were to stay at the residences of 138-0 Baron Kondo. Baron Okura, Baron

Okura, Baron Mitsui, Baron Fukrukawa, 159-0 | Mr. Asano and at the Imperial Hotel.

The Eagle (Mr. Rowe).......... 1590. Measts Winsome and Hasty's thes.

The Hawk (Mr. Bleap)...... 153-0 Messrs. Toeg and Gubbagt's ches.

Churchill (Mr. Knoll).

165-0

VOYAGE.

Just after Christmas, 1911, Baron von Arnim. travelled from Singapore to Calcutta (on board a British vessel) and hoped to be in" time to see the Durbar at Calcutta (January 2nd, 1912)..

POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES. Mr. Frank & Vanderlip, asked to give his views upon internacional co-operation During the voyage; at a tin, the tor the economic readjustment of the Far Captain of the vessel, niked the German

I hesitate to offer my Baron a number of questions, regarding.

East, said:

Rain was falling heavily, and there was views regarding so broad a subject. Con- the opinions of Germans of their neigh-

a strong wind blowing, when a field of 13 turned out for the big event, Old Bill a public favourite receiving a cheer Tyneside was fourth and Pennyfield fifth Time, min. 37 4 Beck,

Pari-mutuel.

Ponies. Bydand Ola Bill Woodland, King

Win. Place.

ARD 91 373

438 17.

322

..3,788 Dividends:-Win, $58.10. Pisces, "814-60, $27,50, 813,10,

4,031

Total shares taken

Members" sweep:oa. 3,881, 13,367, 6,880.

ran

No brief tween the Germans and Austriane

"Ah. well," said the Baron.

ditions vary widely in different countries bours. The conversation to this and state of mind of different peoples effect: How stands the friendship be must be taken into account.

Waare interview, after such a short period of observation, should be taken as a con-one nation, and spenk the mme innguage,'*

The Captain said: sidered statement, answering such a com

"I need not auk plicated question. It is obvidim that a fabout the French, and Germans,” great part of the problems of the Far We don't like the French," the Barort Last are economic just as the problems |Baïd, " 1870-1871 is still fresh in our minds of Europe are in a large measure econo- and before long this will be settled by mic. It is hopeless to expect the Far East another War"

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to adopt the economic structures of the "What about the Belgians and Gers West and I do not believe that it would DIR?

"The Belgians,” replied the Baron,. are good people."

be desirable even to aim at having the East do that. It would be desirable to Qualified ponies at $1,000 cách:—15,226, do every thing possible to lead to greater What about the Dutch and Ger 24,671, 2,643, 249, 23,190, 17,514, 1,852, that should be done in harmony with "The Dutch Are a dirty people; we

85, 20,042 19,320, 5.686, 21115, 1,970, industrial Lad economic efficiency batmans 7"-

and so by the lact that the Japanese / 13,901, 13,198, 23,489, 24,821, 5,025, 14,045.1 Eastern thought. América should make don't like them,was the answer.

12,006, 20.548, 5,817, 7,286, 11,325, 8970, a greater contribution to that end but The Captain said: "We always learn

Board of Trade, wien "bas. VOICE freight rates in view of the financial sup por understood to be accorded to the Japanese shipping companies by the Japanese Government, das not signited its intention of approving a rise in the rates. it is cinimed on behalf of the Far Eastern lines that their rates compare very fav. ourably indeed with those in other routes. As an example, the highest rate on me surement cargo from the United Kingdom to Japan is vas. ed. a ton less & per cent making the rate 88s, net, as compared with a rate of 00s, plus 25 per cent, making 112s. 6d., to Mediterranean ports. Simi lary, whereas a rate of 723, 65, net is stated to be quoted or pig iron to the Aleditermnean, the corresponding rate on pig iron to Japan is 125 datos, less 6 per cent. The competition of the Japan ese lines seems to exert a considerable intiuence on rates to the Far East.

SHIPPING COMPANTES' SERIOUS DETIDOR,

19,705.

"THE" SHANGHAI LABOUR DAY FIASCO... MANIFESTO BY THE LABOUR UNIONS.

America should approach the task with at school about the clean lives of the a deep respect for the point of view and Dutch people the "clean Dutch housa indred for many of the methods of the wife for example and we are shown East. The best contribution from Ame pictures of Dutch housewives cleaning rica should be something more than a and scrubbing their cooking utensils, inancial contribution. While I am speak- etc."

ing from imperfect knowledge and there Ah, well," said the Baron, "I don't fore make suggestions with extreme menn it that way; they think we are The Labour Unions, says the Shanghai modesty, I feel that there are far more great friends with them, but we let them Guitte, bave ised a lengthy statement important things for America to do than think that way and we try to make them complaining of oficial interference with merely to make loans. Particularly I believe so more, and more; but by and their May Day Celebration which upset would doubt the wisdom of making loans by they will find out their mistake; we all their arrangements and rendered the for governmental purposes, namely for shall simply walk into their country and celebration on Saturday a sco

the mere expenses of Government or for take their country away from them.

**

BRITAIN'S TOBACCO BILES

2181,160,000 IN 1919.

The statement goes on to say that seven military expenses. Loans to build rail- Labours Unions united in organizing a roads are of great value but such loans mammoth celebration and had publicly should be made in a spirit of absolute angunced that the meeting had no poll fairness rather than with a view to the tical significance whatsoever. But owing highest possible immediate return by to the recens Student Striks the official methods which are considered unjust ex- authorities prevented the meeting by ploitation. I am deeply convinced that The national tobacco bill for 1919, states Freights in the open chartering markets display of armod military force under the the greatest material rewards will come Mr. R. P Moncrieff, honorary statis have shown an easier tendency during the pretext that Martial Law had been pro- to us through high motives of generous tician to the British Anti-Tobacco League past few days, especially in view of the claimed and no públic gatherings wouldugh practical aid rather than by aay (25, Market Street, Manchester), totalled. zorthcoming holidays. Owners are often be permitted. At Brst the labourers were attempt on our part immediately to grasp C181,168,000. The details given in willing to yield a little on the question of very much incensed at the officials bur the material advantage. We must, how statement iwaed by the league include the rates in order that business may be com- yielding to the advice of prominen: ever, be practical in what we do We following:-Tobacco.comumed, 172,250.000 pleted before the markets are closed for citizens, they finally gave up the attempt cannot sek investors for funds unless the b. Piper, lighters, matches, and sus- holidays. One of the few markets in to hold their celebration. But they wish loans are secure of repayment. Certain dries, £6,941.000. Conmmption per head which there has been any activity is that to register an amphatic protest against financial security exists only where the of population:-1917, 3.4291b. 1918, in maize from South America, and for the arbitrary action of the officials and Government is honest, strong and intel- 3.62316.; 1813 3.8841h. Expenditure per this trade rates of about 1268. à ton to condemn in strong torins what they deem ligent Law and order are essential to head-1917, £2 45: 5d. 1916, £2 199. 2d.

financial security and to a friendly co 199, 23 17. 8d. Working-clase expendi the United Kingdom have been quoted; militarist despotism, which show a fall of quite 251, a ton On the morning of the 1st delegates were operative spirit between international tore, £3 88, 3d.; middle-class expenditure within a few day. That thousand tons officials to permit the celebration. At the bonds are to be floated in America, there

in the case of sent to persuade the military and police neighbours For example, if Chinese £5 38, 11dka in se

Acostof-living" analysis of working.

a steamer carrying-

of cargo, means a very substantial decline same time others were despatched to the should be evidence first of concord class exponditure shows that Sa. 11d i in earnings. It was only a short time ego different roads leading to the Recreation amongst the people of China and that a spent on tobocco and 130. 7d, on drink out that rates of nearly 2001: a top were being Ground with flags announcing in large mand respect as to it aims, and there to 20.54 per cent of the total for the two Government is established which will com of a weekly outlay of £4 14, 11d. equal quoted. For steamers to load coals a characters that the place of meetinghould very satisfactory assurances that items. The statement points the moral Port Natal and Caleatte for canling would be changed. The members then stations bera has been some demand. proceeded to the ground of the Chin Woo China will put aside some of her national of this figure in relation to demands for In other directions the inquiry has boon Athletic Club but on reaching there found prejudices and develop friendly relations higher warm. very quiet, "and it would certainly seem

with her neighbours The same prinRAR AMEN that with working costs high, and state entrance barred by armed troopciples are necessary if Siberia is to receive From the Hongkew district along North tonnage supply increasing, the prospect Sethuen Road to the YM.C.A. the road important financial aid. There must be great advantage to both sides in cam for many shipowners are not very bright blocked with troops and police law and order or there can be no sociomercial transactions. There are poten Cargo steamship owners may be able to Again the members were dispersed and for commercial business or international tial possibilities in a better mutual un record satisfactory earnings for some little

loans. In this connection it must be rederstanding in a broad fair-minded time, to come, but the passenger liner com scattered only to refofin and march to the membered that American capital capirit, and in a course of honest"action,

Y.M.C.A field in North Szechuen Road

panies aro siready hedged about by serious difficulties. They are large e ployers and large consumers of cools As

At the head of the procession two the need in Europe is extreme. The East allaying the suspicions, which are to compared with the levels ruling before members carried a large red flag. O cannot therefore expect it to Bow in this and I believe would impire the greatest optimism, High-minded purposes the war Wages of crews have is peers, side had the words "May Day" printed dirpation unless, it offers security can right, dealing and a sympathetic astuce greatly, while the cord of coal is about in English. On the other side were the parable with that offert in Arnotice and would break down prejudice and I be five times what it was in der Chinese characters for Chinese Labour Europe and a comparative attractive rate

7 extension, aber ng carn a largs recompense at home and that

They are faced apparently with the Union When they arrived at the of return. It is possible for America to love that there would spring from such alternative of advancing passage rates and Y.M.C.A field the flag was placed in render est service to the Far East in course a development of relations as running the serious risk of Kriling trade the center and an informal ceremony other ways than by loans, If America important for good as the past antar or of the certainly of working their ships be'd But it was not long before the can be brought to a deep and true under-anism had been potential for evil. I at a heavy loss. There are indications solders put in an appearance and would experience, helpful advice and co-ope I America will contribute such under

was hot preparing to talk in this higher standing of the East, she can contribute spirit plainly suggesting that the earning of not permit the late comers to enter ration based on just treatment. Vast as standing and spirit that the East will be at all an easy matter for the passenger workers sang the International Labo has been the cost to civilisation of the have full confidenes in our motives, thatta profita is not now, and is not going to Several speeches were made and the

Great War that material loss would be will be greater contribution than liner companie

Authem. The presents of food were divided among the members and the recompensed and far more than recom-financial one. Loans would then follo meeting ended at 5 o'clock peased if there could be an economic

EARNING 36. AN HOUR

At 8 o'clock representatives from the organisation of the Fait. If the millions in an ample stream and could be of greas several uniour met at the Labour Union of the East could be organised for benefit both to the lender and to the

order are the foundation the Enst must, Hedquarters and a proclamation was greater industrial ficiency and grower. Honest Government, law and

·Eight coal trimmers at Lianeily carved

built up generally, it would be offer to draw in full measure aid from the £230 boineen, them in sixteen hours, which assed to the members of the Unions stat transpo

Occident On our part honest and works out at nearly 20 each or 2 aning that although the celebration was not

tation conla be developed and

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