Press states that the Government has decided to adopt three methods for the development of the native trade, namely, the adoption of the single-tax system, the taxing of goods at the place of production and also the reduction of the export duty, and improvement of native manufactures.
The amount realized from—the stamp duty in February last was $500,000 in round number which amount will in every likelihood be exceeded in this month.
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