The proposed incrossed and new taxation is, not unnaturally, raising the vexation question of the cost of living, both among Japanese and foreigners, although they are not generally averse to contributing their quota to a cause with which they have full sympathy. A Yokohama paper suggests that all that is required for a satisfactory adjustment all round isa of frankness between employers employees, whereby the abund principle of give-and-take policy days the enemy seems to have no} vessels available for the purpose. Apropos, the negotiations between Japan and may be given full play. Another Yokohama paper proposes ce-operative stores among foreigners.
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