The following resolution was proposed by Mr, Jexpers, seconded by Mr. Beay—Reg. II.—Atend, add "'And the electors shall have further power to tax all coolies, cargo and Passenger boats, plying for. hire along the jund; all wheelbarrows, jinricsha and other vehicles using the Concession streets, and in default of payment of such taxes to' prevent such boats, wheelbarrows or other vehicles from using the Concession streets and Bund, ete.; the amount of such taxation to be based upon rates not lower than those ruling in Shanghai, And further to levy upon all ho holders residing within the above limits Poli and lighting rates the amount of and the period for collecting same to be determined at each annual meeting of electors.
Mr. Durr said that he considered these taxes on boats would seriously interfere with the business of the port and drive away trade.
Mr. Noviox said that the present Tls. 200 received from the Taotai was not suflitribution be asked.
and si ited that a further con-
33. proposed r. Jerdein, be sent to Mr. Seabee 8 em oe i revision, H.B.M.'s Minter in Peking, and in the meantime, the Taotai be asked to increase his contribution. He thought it would be only right that all-vehicles and boats doing damage to the Bund or roads should be taxed.
The resolution was then put to the meeting with result as follows messrs. Bean, Starkey, Jerdein, David and George representing 17 votes for;
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