Kiangsu has instructed all directors of tax offices to increase the amounts of tax on various kinds of foreign goods as they deem fit. He says that inasmuch as the price on foreign imports has appreciated considerably, the tax on them should be proportionately increased. He adds that, beside indigo and other dyes on which a special and temporary tax has been fixed, all such goods as kerosene oil, matches, candles, cigarettes, cigars,
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