Changchun, June 20. 'A. new Manchoukuo tonnage 1 entering Manchoukuo ports design ated by the Minister of Finance Will henceforth be required to poy. tonnage dues, according to the new Taw, which, however, docs not ply to sailing craft engaged in coast tal trade.
Tonnage dues are divided into two classes. In one case, a steamer will be required to pay ten cents on ench ton of its carrying capacity, and m sailing vessel five cents.
Tu the other case, the rate will five cents a ton for steamer ships and two cents a ton for sailing ships—Reuter.
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