'A letter from Br. Lautaro Salvo informs the Council that with effect from June 9 he has assumed the position of Consul-General for Chile, Municipal Taxation, Scarlet Fever ote trance aengtne: ae]
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wil nota fiom po ent Tete Saneise rea daly Lalo meet tty hi occa des receive the approval of the Chinese ratepayers, Furthermore,—owing to the dullness of trade, the people cannot meet this additional burden; also it is contrary to law and facts, and he asks that the decision to increase Municipal rates be rescinded, as it will be very difficult for Chinese to comply with the order.
The writer asks the Council to take note and to act accordingly.
Council Chamber,
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