Hongkong, Mar. 14.
The Legislative Council today approved of all measures under the war taxation bill, moving the first, second and third readings of the bill simultaneously.
The council approved the expenditure of Hk.$5,000,000 for the construction of warships which are to be presented to the admiralty as "part of the Colony's contribution to the war effort."
Six supplementary bills, providing for an additional expenditure during the war of HkS6,491,111, were also op= proved.
The Financial Secretary moved for an additional "gift" of £100,000 toward the Imperial Government's war effort. The sum represents last year's revenue balance.—United Press.
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