London viii Bombay, July 2.
In the House of Commons Mr. Nield moved that an ad valorem duty of 50 per cent be put upon ten thas duty not to exceed five pence per pound. The motion was rejected by 212 votes to 18.
Mr. Bridgeman moved a reduetion in the tea duty to fourpence. In answer to this Mr. Asquith said that no one was more desirous than himself to reduce indirect taxation, but the tax on sugar pressed more heavily than that on tea. When, therefore, the coun-
any reduction, sugar try's financial situation beice of lad the first claim, Mr. Bridgeman's motion was rejected by 195 votes to 136.
Tater.
Mr, Fell moved that tea from British possessions be charged ab
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