Indicating improving conditions in Hangchow, a steady increase in the city government's monthly income was revealed in reports of the municipal finance bureau, according to Chinese information.
Seven kinds of licences have been issued since the inauguration of the reorganized Hangchow city government, these being for rickshaws, amusement houses, restaurants, slaughter-houses, tea-shops and hotels, "The total amount of income from these sources was about $3,000 in June, but this amount increased to twice as much within one month and in August the sum was further increased to more than $7,000.
The finance bureau also has imposed a tax on residences and shops. At the request of the landlords, the bureau recently reduced the rate of the tax on unoccupied premises in the city, the reports added.
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