In connexion with the attempt of the Government to introduce what is termed the "destination tax" to be levied on foreign imported goods upon reaching the place for consumption, the Chinese merchants have shown their _disapproval everywhere, inasmuch as they rightly contend that this would place them at a great disadvantage to foreign and Chinese merchants trading in foreign scttlements, where the Chinese Government has no power to enforce this tax, and would ultimately result in their being ruined. The Minis. try of Finance, in answer to their protest, has agreed to the temporary suspension of this tax, and telegram to this effect was received here on Monday.
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