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Shanghai council debates taxation and governance reform
The discussion examines falling rents and wharfage dues in Shanghai, the strain of police costs, and the need for new revenue. Citizens debate taxation without representation, the mix of court authority, and calls for a governing council with by laws and enforced payments.
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Hong-que
Hengique
Shanghai
F Bruce
Frederick
America
Great Britain
F. Bruce
England
Privy Council
Justices of the Peace
Spaith
Sit
Bruce
Mr. Alcock
Woolrich
Metropolis
Dent
Clark
Harry Parkes