in Ichang have all been closed for some days riga protest against command of the Vice roy's. Some time ago we mentioned the extra tax imposed on these dens. For example; one den that paid 600 cash per month for the number of lamps ured hind to pay 1,000 by the new regulation, In this way over 100,000 cash was collected anily" a Tehang. This nrouey was used by the different district supervisors ocally. But when the Viceroy knew of the amount drawn in, he ordered that the money be transmitted' to. him for the up-Keep of soldiers, This has been objected to, and hence the closing of the dens and the consequent losing of the money.
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