China in Decay; the Story of a Disappearing Empire
China in Decay; the Story of a Disappearing Empire
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The heavy taxation imposed on inland trade tends to paralyse the exchange of produce between the TRADE IN CHINA. 249 various provinces. Each district is thereby forced to be self-supporting ; whereas, if only the power of the mandarin to erect likin barriers wherever they choose were curtailed, a large and remunerative exchange of commodities would arise which would at once tend to enrich the country and to increase the revenue.
To quote Mr. Brenan : — As long as provincial Governments retain t...he power of opening new tax stations, and placing them in the hands of corrupt officials, our goods will never be safe. Whatever promises the Chinese Government may now make, there is no reason for believing that it has the will or the power to abide by its new engagements more faithfully than by the old. Any talk about refunding illegal imposts is vain ; before restitution can be demanded there must be proof, and proof will never be forthcoming, for no Chinese will venture to bear witness against his own officials.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The heavy taxation imposed on inland trade tends to paralyse the exchange of produce between the TRADE IN CHINA. 249 various provinces. Each district is thereby forced to be self-supporting ; whereas, if only the power of the mandarin to erect likin barriers wherever they choose were curtailed, a large and remunerative exchange of commodities would arise which would at once tend to enrich the country and to increase the revenue.
To quote Mr. Brenan : — As long as provincial Governments retain t...he power of opening new tax stations, and placing them in the hands of corrupt officials, our goods will never be safe. Whatever promises the Chinese Government may now make, there is no reason for believing that it has the will or the power to abide by its new engagements more faithfully than by the old. Any talk about refunding illegal imposts is vain ; before restitution can be demanded there must be proof, and proof will never be forthcoming, for no Chinese will venture to bear witness against his own officials.
What to read after China in Decay; the Story of a Disappearing Empire?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Alexis Sidney Krausse to read onlineMoreLess
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