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ATTACKING A SHIPPING RING.
ATTEMPT TO STOP REBATES.
LONDON, September 20
In June last the Government of the
Straits Settlements imposed a 30 per
cent tax on freight recorded in all bills
of lading of vessels calling at Straits
Settlements ports, the tax to be returned
to shippers outside the ring.
This action was strongly approved by
the public The Government of the
Malay States proposes following the
example of the Straits Settlements.
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