'Mr. W. 8, King proposed an amendment~a' very important amendment when the opposition of the Chinese to the rate increase is considesd. suggested that the increase should be deferred until January 1, next year. He was seconded by Mr. V. St. J. Killery. He emphasized the import ance of securing the ce-operation of the Chinese ratepayers in all import ant matters between the Chinese and the foreign. communities. He fave the Chinese point of view on the increase, and said that, while he appreciated the fact that' the post ponement of the increase would mes an additional charge on the Counil of about $75,000 annually, it would be botter to fall in with the wishes of the Chinese. He considered the loss would be ultimately justified.
Mr. Arnhold, on behalf of the Council, accepted the amendment. He agreed that the views of the Chinese ratepayers ought to be cor sidered, and welcomed all efforts wards ce-operation. He said that Chinese councillors wanted more ti before the rate increase and had approved that increase on January 1. (eud cheers: Mr. MeDonaid). Thereates pendent war pad, he fal Feition reading i towa alg craigie prareg er ita of tat PRS Bier i Ming eat
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