The Archive · 1930

ESTHONIA PEASANTS PROTEST TAXES

European" Federation

Reval, July 18.

A movement similar to and a parently encouraged by that of the Finnish Lappa-peasants and reactionaries but directed against the present heavy taxation resting on agriculture instead of against the Communists, is making rapid progress throughout Esthonia. A march of peasants on Reval is now being organized for the purpose of demanding a new electoral law ietanting the franchise to taxpayers only, besides the creation of the post' of President of the Republic who is to act as a counterpoise to Parliament—Trans-Ocean Kuo Min,

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