Thursday,
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DESIRE OF PORTUGUESE
TO
AID BRITAIN IS STRESSED
The Hon. Mr. L. D'Almada stressed, in his speech on the Budget in Legislative Council this afternoon, the desire of the Portuguese community to aid Britain, but objected to the proposal that Income Tax should be the system adopted.
“So far as I can judge from a preliminary examination of the draft bill, the scale upon which it is proposed to base the tax, together with the numerous allowances, ensures that few of my community will be hard hit," the Hon. Mr. D'Almaðu said in making it clear that Portuguese objections to Income Tax did not arise from motives of self-interest.
"We desire, as does everyone who has enjoyed the protec tion of the English flag and the privileges of living within the Empire, to help as much as we can in this war," Mr. D'Almada added.
His speech, in full, is follows:
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It must be remembered, as hns ngbeen mentioned more than once since this tax was first mooted, that it is
In view of present circumstances not being imposed on a Colony enjoy-
prosperity.
Uncertain Outlook
I do not propose to criticise then a period of normal commercial Colony's ordinary budget insofar, na ita.pubile work expenditure is con- cerned, because at a time like this,
The "prosperity", if so it may be when, as I believe, economy should be the watchword, whatever dis-called, of the last two years or so, appointment one may feel over the has been artificially brought about, programme of public works must be and no one would care to predict its Lorne in ullence. But for the same continuance for any length of time. reason I would be failing in my duty were to pass over the Agures con- nected with administration costs.
and the most confirmed optimist can- Our outlook is, at best, uncertain,
not pretend that the present state of Far Eastern affairs does not give
must do nothing from which may Government in these circumstances į arise a risk to the Colony's future.
More than one Unofficial mem- bor has in past years called these 10 serious misgivings in our part. ilgures astronomical, and the
thet is more apt to-day than ever One realises that with a growing Colony must of necessity come a cer tain increase in the personnel of administration and-consequently in its cost.
The Local Man
they should be.
If reform in that direction was
pense,
enpe..
Secondary Ojections
ob-
HON. MR. A. L. SHIELDS:
BURDEN OF EXPENDITURE Capacity To Pay Is Limited
Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields:
MR. T. E. PEARCE
PROSPERITY
DUE
TO WAR
November 9, 1939.
ment, on the question of id cleanliness of our aircota.
I bellove there is some difference of opinion, in regard to this matter, and also some difficulty in regard to the water supply required. I hope that a satisfactory solution of these differ- ences will be arrived at, for I feel strongly, os do many others, that noney will be well spent it our ronds and streets are kept in clean condi tion.
I must also comment on the Squatter Settlements in various over- crowded districts, particularly the way matshed buildings are allowed Indiscriminately on the hillsides. I appreciate there Aco numerous difficulties in the way, but I maintain these settlements are no credit to whoever is responsible for their supervision,
Call For Reduction wanting in my duty it. I did not
In Expenditure
That Ronsion Problem As one who has from time to time voiced criticism, I should be
make some reference to Pensions, for
is a subject that is constantly discussed business circles with over increasing alarm and apprehension,
Hon. Mr.T: E. Pearce: Coming late in the batting order, The Colony is fully justified in its and when the Innings is about to be demands that this question be tackled declared closed, I rather feel the forthwith, and a chemie evolved observationg I have to make will not whereby it will definitely know its add much weight to the arguments total commitments from year to yeur, addressed to this Council by the and not have to rely upon an estimate more senior members of the unom-in the Annual Budget. cial body.
As, however, the Senior Unofficial Member is confined himself entire ly to the question of the Special War Budget, I would like to make one or two observations regarding the Ordinary Budget.
I cannot believe there is any better service the Financial Secretary can render this Colony than for him solve this stupendous problem salls- factorily.
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I venture to suggest, Sir, this question of Pensions is already getting out of hand, and unless dealt with firmly, efficiently' and immediately, will be too heavy a load for this Colony to bear.
HON, MR, LI TSE-FONG
"PUPPETS STILL AT VARIANCE
Japanese Worried About New Regim
• CHUNGKING, Nov. 9 (Central),» Discrepancies of opinion regardin the establishment of a, bogus Centr Government still exist between, Wan Ching-wel... expelled Kuomintan lender, Wang Keh-mia and Ilan Hung-chih, leaders of the rubbel regimes in Pelping and Nanking ren pectively, as well as between Japan cae militarists in north China, an central, China, according to foreig reporta from Shanghai,, what RE However it is generally 'believe that the Japanese authorities ar bent on the establishment of the re gime, and they are anxious to make It a success in view of the lack o
th children education ends at the pil- spectacular military gains in mary stage.
past year. "In fact it is evident that the Gov, ernment's expenditure
Well-informed 1 circles Higher
opine, tha Including Secondary) Education is out
the Japanese will probably establish of proportion to expenditure on
the bogus Central Government beford Primary Education..
"On these grounds it is recom- American negotiations, in order to
the formal opening of the Japanese mended that the Government should create another de facto, situation, nasuro na oon as pozalble larger res ponalbilities in primary education and the best way of doing this would be to build, na a start, two or three They state that any such action ot large primary schools in the City of Japan's part will only worsen her Victoria, atait then only with fully relations with third Powete and trained teachers, inspect them hasten retallatory measures, includ- perly and thus make them fit to norve
on
Possiblo Effect!!
As models for schools conducted bying the imposition of maris 'ente private enterprises.
"Thead now schools should be free,
bargo by the United States. en Innovation which would not be very costly sindo any fees charged could only be small."
Government's Responsibility Some of the schools conducled by private, enterprises, I must say, are ne institutions but the general con-
Although I am not altogether satis- fled the pensions already being en- appreciate the fact estimates were drawn up and com-actuarial basis, the future can surely. these Joyed cannot be put on a proper pleted before the cutbreak of the be catered for by the institution of present war, and I also appreciate some sound Provident Scheme. the fact the Secretary of State has recommended that we should con- tinue with our social services, but I do not interpret in these recom- mendations that we are to provide for expenditure on a large scale, to the tune of millions, for new and expensive schemes during the pre-Government can make come un-ditions of many others are for from
I hope it will not be long before sent abnormal state of affairs.
In the Financial
nouncement, that an expert is deal-satisfactory. Secretary's ing with the whole question. memorandum on the financial posi-
The Community are predominantly ton and estimates, we
Chinese, and os tax-payers they have Income Tax following:
the right to expect that Government The Senior Unomela and "In view of the uncertain outlook members have dealt at some length the primary education of their chil- other should assume full responsibilities in fi has been decided to suspend cem with the question of the Special Wordren. I submit that it pletely all work on the Government Budget, and Government proposals general accepted policy of all modern DOW the Houad, "and no fund for it are to be provided in 1040-41,"
to introduce Income Tax to provide nations to provide at least the primary funds for this Budget.
education necessary for every citizen confirm, Sir, that it is the con- at common benefit and to make it sidered opinion of the Committee of free to all the recipients. the General Chamber of Commerce, the introduction of Income Tax will be a hindrance and a deterrent to the future prosperity of this
House but other
und
rend the
Colony.
This leads me to a consideration of the Board of Education. It was established in 1920 "for the purpose of assisting the Director of Education in matters pertaining to the develop in the Colony," and has since. then rent and improvement of education remained as a purely advisory body.
It is reported that those close to Wang Ching-wei are placing little confidence in the Japanese.
They belleve that if the Japanese can get any better means to settle the Sino Wang aside, They have complained Japanese conflict, they will cast
Wong with information regarding the that the Japanese have not supplied actual political situation.
Neutral observers do not believe that Wang can accomplish much res Japanese conflict. garding the settlement of the Sino-
FINNS SEIZE
NAZI SHIP
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHY". Finnish authorities detained a Ger-
HELSINGFORS, Nov 8 (ÜP)—), man steamer stating that their action Sis, this was the unanimous opinion
the Finnish Steamer Otaya yesterday. As has already been advised to you,
was a reply to the German capture of the of that Committee.
which a German armed vessel or u It is an important body, and I feel submarine captured in the Gulf of The principal reasons for arriving moro
at the decision have already been that it is time that the constitution Bothnia, under conditions resembling
the Senior Unofficial of the Board should be reviewed and the capture of the City of Flint. outlined by member, and by the Hon. Mr. S. H. Its function extended. A desirable not Dodwell and others, and need not be fenture of any new change would be feruising in the Gulf of Boilinja caused
Signs of further elaborated at this juncture. the institution of several select com- I hope Government will consider the mittees, on arguments put forward adequate, and Urban Council for the purpose of will be willing to accept the suggest dealing with various educational will bring in a revenue of $8 to $61⁄2 private schools, awarding of Govern- ed alternatives, which it is estimated activities such as registrallon of million without having to create any tons of grants to aided schools.
ment scholarships and recommenda- expensive collecting organization.
There seems to be abroad in some circles a feeling the British com-
the
in
I have two other, and these perhaps Your Excellency, have no com- secondary, objections to Income taxments to make on any of the items One of them is the strong probabl-in the Estimates now before us but ity that in a mixed population such would express some concern that the The objection Res not to this but ours, it will be found impossible estimated Revenue to meet the Ex- rather to the fact that in recruiting to administer it equitably, so that penditure is based on returns for the its olleers, Government does not give while some will bear the full burden current year and in anticipation of the Hongkong man the chance he of it others, and they are the vast these figures being maintained. deserves.
majority, are so placed as to be in a
While I am in no way despondent! it. And about the ultimate future of the I had occasion last year to composition easily to escape
I am no pessimist as far as the plain that local men were not em- there is no reason to suppose that they Colong I must voice the views held future of this Colony is concerned. ployed in the service as much as will not avail themselves of this es- the General Conunities of the but I do feel this same polley should Chamber of Commerce that future have been adopted throughout this "My third objection is the necessity Revenue may be seriously affected Budget, for I maintain and do sin- desirable then, its need to-day is for the creation of a new administra-by the continuance of the closure of cerely suggest that the present is a more evident than ever, on teve department, not only because of Chinese ports, the advent of the War time for caution and curtailment, and score both of fairness to the com- the cost but because of its inevitable which with possible trade restrictions that not only the new Government munity and of keeping down ex-Bability to bribery and corruption. for the conservation of currency,
live in the past criticised the Government interference with the though they may be, should have works, important Government might well consider Police and Revenue Department in free movement of trade by the use been held in abeyance until
this, also the payment on a dollar basis of regard to
Prosecutions of of import and export perinits, the atmosphere cleared, those of its junior ofleers who are members of the departments show stoppage of trade with Germany and normal state of affairs prevail. engaged locally and who, while or that I ain justified in my criticisms. the reduction of Stentslily space probation, are paid in dollars.
An Income Tax Department,available at much higher freight | In their case there is no justifica-
once created, will quickly cara for rates.
Prosperity Due To War itself an unenviable reputation for
It is clear Government has tion for an automatic transfer to
The burden of expenditure for altogether lost sight of the fact that sterling when they have proved
the same failing. These in brief, Sir, are my
Cost of Government siill grows like the recent prosperity of the Colony satisfactory.
Conditions are such all over thejections to this proposed tax, and I
green Bay free, Pensions and has been due to a number of fortul Emoluments are increasing, we tous circumstances, due to the Shio- amenities of have voiced them with the world to-day, and the
Jess
have to provide for large sums for Japanese conflict, for in numerous social services, Defence etc. and items of increased Revenue, Hite in Hongkong are so much greater hesitation becouse in doing so I am
necessary Public Works have to be explanation repeatedly given ore, than they were say thirty years ago, echoing the opinions of business men, that such a polley would not result, men with years of experience in the
postponed in spite of our inflated "Increased population", "Rise revenue due to unusual conditions Rentals and less vacant tenements", as might be feared, in discouraging commerce of this Colony, men who the right type of young man
have come into more frequent and
which even the most optimistic and such like. closer contact with the Chinese busi- Joining.
can hardly
expect to continue I am conadent that on this rouches commualty than any member of
without a serious dip in the curve.
Apart from these indications, there The Unoficial Members of this of this Colony's prosperity during the more economical basis, which would Government has come or can hope
is ro gainsaying the fact that much Council welcome mean a saving both in actual pay and
assurances last 24 months has been due to the in
passages, there would still be
Above all, Sir, I am convinced given by Government that a number fact it has been a larger clearing. enger-seckers-after-posts from the I am doing right by our Colony be-grants have been made will be ra- before, because of diffenities in other that in voting against this measure of the schemes for which preliminary house for China's trade ihan ever ranks of those who have spent their youth here and are the product of cause the Chinese members of this cuced or deferred if Revenue shows Ports of China..
Council, who represent a community signs of decreasing.
There must, however, come a day without which we could not hope to
It is true there is always the tax when the graph will show a down- exist, have expressed themselves payer to fall back upon and you, Sir, ward tendency, and I hold a strong strongly against it.
stated in your speech on October 12 view this Budget, coming at a time When a sure of this kind, and that this Colony is lightly taxed. Any when the situation is obscure, should I am, like the rest of my unofficial to such vital importance to Hong-necessary burn be avoided is an have been framed to show a large colleagues, strongly opposed to the ong, meets with opposition from so
on the Com-surplus, which, if realised, could have proposed taxation of incomes for
large
and Important
munity. a seçtion of its
been held in a special reserve and reasons which I shall give later.
population, when that opposition is The taxpayers capacity to pay is utilised for the various
not unlimited and in based, as in this case, not on any
projects serious de Government have in Before doing so, however, let me
such as unwillingness to contribute towards Presalon
νίσιν. It would make it clear that, as in the case of the cost of the war, but on reasons periodically, heavy taxation will tend pone these projects and give them we have seen surely be more businesslike to post- my colleagues, my objections do not sincerely advanced, when there are to make the taxpayer fold his tent consideration when prices of iron. arise from self-interest, Nor are available
and imitate the proverbial Arab. they
voiced
alternative methods bennif ørt
of the taxation, less expensive and probably
steel and other imported requirements Portuguese community,
Vicious Circle
for building return to pre-war and From the personal standpoint, more speedy of yiek, then, Sir, pru-
reasonable levels. Indeed, few measures could be more
dence surely counsels its abandon- ment. welcome-It is obvious that the legal profession stands to gain considerably from lis Introduction, Inwyers pro bably coming next after chartered accountants as persons whose esals- tance must of necessity be invoked by the taxpayer, whether he be willing or loth to pay.
our local schools,
Not Self-Interest
from
So much for our ordinary Budget. On the subject of the War Budget
to come.
of
measure
of
believe, that this is a war to make We are told, Sir, and we ike to the world safe for democracy.
عرك
It will certainly keep out new: capital and new industry, and a vicious circle on the downward track may Well causo future Governments much heart burning and anxiety. When China
May Be Heresy 1 am somewhat alarmed at the tremendous and rapid growth of the Medical Department, and the ex- penditure it is Incurring with its reopens to normal formidable highly paid staff and con-
similar lines 06
Air Raid Precautions
German naval units fears that Germany intends to inter- the fere with shipping between Finland
and Sweden.
In the matter of expenditure under Air Rald Precaution I wish to draw the attention of Govern- ment to the total lack of provision for shelters-for-elvilians who may be out in the open in time of emer ECOCT.
The Otava was bound for Sunder- land with a cargo of cellulose..
evasion." In Hoitzkong, with its peculiar composition of population. the task on the part of the Adminis tration to carry into effect sucli "Incessant vigilance" may prove to: be formidable and corily.
-Effect Of War
munity is unwilling to shoulder its
remarks made by the Hon. Mr. S. H. proper responsibilities. I desire to closely associate myself with the Dodwell in this regard. There is no need to add further to them.
There is no reluctance, as far as
The impact of the war in Europe I am aware, to take our share in the war time responsibility of the this Colony that make it almost imtries, such as cotton goods, shirts and I realise the peculiar formations ofis beginning to tell on a large section Empire, but I do most strongly feel possible to provide shelter for every singlets, rubber wares and shoes,
of the Colony's manufacturing indus that the financial and commercial one, but I venture to think that it may cosmetics and electric torches and Interests of the Colony and there be possible at a small cost to build a batteries; mainly due to increasing fore its futuro prosperity will be adversely affected by the introdas number of small underground shelters cost of imported raw materials and tion of a lovy in the form of the
or in the alternative to strengthen some of the public buildings in the | Transport, ·| proposed Income Tax.
Hongkong's Responsibility
The
Senior
City to provide for such an eventual- ily.
Income Tax Opposed
The proposed imposition of Income Tax has been dealt with by honour- able members who spoke before me,
Any further encumbrance which
a now impost such as Income Tax
· may impose upon those industrica may compel them to move out of the Colony.
What I aste is that the Government should not make it more difficult for and I am in agreement with the re- these Industries to carry on if it can marks made by my Chinese collea-possibly help it..
Before I offer my personal obser vations on this very important matter,
If Government. by use of its trade much of the money now here (sequent increasing pensions account. UnоMetal Member and other honour.daty of all citizens in this Colony in
official majority,
were to impose
MAY MO
A GREAT EMPIRE'S POWER
Exchange Control, 7
In the matter of Exchange Control,
at meetings of the Finance Commities. | policy that there should be ns 1litielony's loyalty to the Imperial Govern- possible.
must here
again
express
עת
over
Hon. Mr. Li Tse-fong Urges Consideration
I wish to say that the Chinese com-the Government has recognised this munity, whose views my Chinese Colony's peculiar position and wan Hon. Mr. Li Tse-fong colleagues and I have the honour to quite right in applying special treat- Your Excellency:
represent, are not unconscious of the ment to solve that problem, upon this Colony a form of taxe opportunity elsewhere. The improv-sometimes whether we can afford this on to-day's debate, und, as I am a
It is therefore logical that on the may seek investment and business Although it may be heresy, I wonder able members have spoken very fully Europe. tion against which the representing facilities in neighbouring poris enormous Bill.
connection with the present war in question of taxation, we are entitied Portugucia Desire To Help
tives of the people, if
to similar special considerations comparatively new member of this do ta utmost to malte contribulluns taxation which would lend to drive They realise that the Colony should booring in mind that any form of Were netuated by selfishness,
call the unofficials, have expressed and the possible provision in these themselves so strongly and so un-ports af duty free zones will be in expenditure on Air Raid Precautions As I have frequently referred to
Council, I have only a few observa- therefore, I would urge its Immediate
tions to make.
to the war chest to lie full extent of capital and industries away from this adoption. As for my community, so
equivocally, it would be a and direct competition with Hongitong,
Its resources as a token of the Co-Colony should be avoided as far as far as I can judge from a preliminary
commentary' indeed on rule by the
I agree with the Government's Old Order Over people,
It may be said that Hongkong will scepticism, as to whether the Colony Colony's current activities and de examination of the draft bill, the
disturburance as possible, with the
ment. scalo, upon which it is proposed to
always be attractive on account of getting full value for its money.
At the present stage when full The Chinese community are most details of tie proposed Income Tax Base the tax, together with the
the security offered but I believe the 'I cannot believe it was
velopment schemes, and I venture to
grateful for old order in China is over. The new anticipated that such a ble amount
the protection and are not yet available to the Public, I numerous allowances, ensures that
think that the provisions made for
security afforded to them in this would only add that Income Tax, few will be hard hit, apart altogether
China will be run by Oficials whose was to be expended, or such a large public works extraordinary are by no increasing patriotism will ablige them new department created. I hope the vided for in the estimates for the from the fact that we desire, as does
Colony and I feel that they will not being in reality not a simple Tax but. means extravagant. All works pro-
healfato to give their support to the complex system of taxation, is not, everyone who has enjoyed the protec
to do the best they can for their own expenditure on capital account
Government in any financlaf mea a desirable form of taxations for this tion of the English flag and the towns bad to be erected to accommo- second to none in business acumen completed.
people. With merchants who are this new department will soon be development of health and education,
sures other than Income Tax in con, Colony,N, privileges of living within the Empire, date them. And these men built and financiers and Bankers who are
that would confer common benefit to
∙nection with the war, nearly 2,000 bridges,
There have been many proposals Cleanliness Of Stroot
the commually, should be proceeded position of Income Tax as far as the native methods for raising the necess
The opposition to the proposed im- put before the Government as alter- becoming more experienced in the While these silent bullders tolled handling of their Country's affairs,
with without any avoidable delay.. I in Sind, while a monumental and un-outside traders will have to look to
plaint against the Sanitary Depart-Government being called upon to cut is entirely for econemle reasons.
A regret that I must level a com- earnestly hope that in the event of Chinese community are concerned, Isary revenue for the war budget.
not based on any political grounds but Flight Of Capital
paralleled structure of self-govern their laurels.
I realise that some of these pro- -down expenditure in order to balance The first is the attendant danger, whole of India, carping. envious was due to the influx of Chinese at-munity, I am sure, approve of the inent has been given effect over the Hongkong a phenomenal growth mind at present. The whole com-
War are
posals would place the main burden. very much in the Public the Budget, this should not be done already mentioned, of the fight of volces have been bleating about the tracted by the cheap facilities of our proposed contribution and the aug-
Damage To Vital Interesti of the additional taxation on some › at the expense of Health and Educa- capital from this Colony.
I share the view which has been but as war measures a certain degree. particular sections of the community tion. While not convinced that this is long as we "totter" in this fashion
Empire "tottering to its ruin" As free port, low taxation and security gested alternatives to Income Tax, I
Educational Deficiencies
expressed both inside this Chamber of inequality is unavoidable the inevitable result of Income tax, mankind will be all the beiler for it.
Let us beware lest we and our believe, are not prompted by the self opportune for me to advocate larger lony us an entrepot which is apt to financial position of the Colony is not
and outside that in vlow of the pe- -Although I am nevertheless certain that it is n
selves with Hitle to offer but interest of any section..
the present la not cullar, economic structure of the Co-Secretary will agree with me that the:
I hope that the Hon. Financial danger well within the bounds of ing" the strident boasts of totalitarian Compared with such titanic "tatter-
security. possibility, and once this is admitted. regimes seem laughable. They
Let us look over our stock in trade
The European British population these essential services, I feel that in Europe, the Laposition of this form sound,
appropriation for the extension of be adversely affected by the war in at all precarious but is, in fact, quito and it cannot be denied, then, there laughable when you reflect that such the answer.
are and see what else we have to offer;
to many of whom I have spoken, the matter of education I must call of taxation at the present juncture The Colony's surplussat, the end of can be no question but that a mensura regimes cannot oulinst the fiful span be at a competitive price.
Servico but it must
are whole heartedly in favour of Government's attention to the lack of may-inflict such damage to the vital 1939 would probably be more than Involving this risk is one that should of the life of one man.
paying their share, but in common provision for the building of model interests of the Colony that it may what is budgeted for in the revised with other sections they feel that vernacular primary schools as re-not be able for a long time to regain climate when we take into account Une Impoalition of Income Tax is not commended by Mr. Burney in his its importance, In the best Interests of the Colony. Report issued on May 27. 1935. In
the fact that duties on patrol ard
to help as much as we can in this war I object to this proposed tax. Sir, for three reasons,
be resorted to only when all other means of raising money have been
tried and found wanting.
(Continued from Page 8.)
RAID WARNING
IN KENT
That this is far from the case is obvious from the numeron alter- natives suggested to Government by representative and responsible bodies to this Colony, by the press, and by individual suficiently alarmed at the prospect to have filled the correspondence columns warning was sounded in a Kent town
OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH{"", LONDON, Nov. (UP),—An air raid
of more than one local paper this morning. The all clear signal during the last few weeks.
was given within one half hour.
Low taxation with fis corollary, low cost of living should be the alm
of this and future Governments.
for
I make these general remarks, Sir, tion to Income Tax means a desire ter. Its careful consideration, I will and the population is well educated on the second half of the year
Let it not be sold that the objec- urging Government to give this mat-dustrial organisation in well advanced creased assessment came into effect In modern countries, where In-liquors have been doubled and the in- Es some of my Unofficial Colleagues to avold payment nothing, la further quote the following passage from the and the standard of living is more of nre dealing with specifle items in the from the truth, Budgot
Report in regard to primary vernaless uniform, Income: Tax, from the ment fall to rule the necessary cular education in the Colony:
In my humble opinion if Govern- polat of view of equity and faculty, is amount of revenue for the require- "It is a parlous weakness In Hong-perhaps one of the best forms of ments of the war budget by means of- kong's educational, system with result Laxation, felt through the school. Career of But it is noteworthy to observe in Government could fall back on that
taxation other thai Income Tax, the in which the primary foundation are April 5,1939 that even in these 295.00% af on 1st January many of the childres that the school the Taxation Committee Report of Colony surplus which, at $13,502,
modern woesntries, Wincomant, presents over 18 per cent of the total vigilance noccamry to prevent ordinar, revenue for the whole year.
I refrain from speaking now on the would, therefore, urge Govern- War Budget except to deal with the will appont to the Pubile and en- ment to examine alternatives which proposed Introduction of Income Tax..
sure if possible their support and The methods by which money is Ieney's laudable desire that the Home
good will in backing your Excel
Not In Best Interests in
to be raised to assist the Home Government be given financial rip
This I thoʻʼmore regrettable when Tald should be of no.poor quality."
Government in the prosecution of the port in the prosecution of the Wargitada ramembered -- that er many
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