The telegram further says: The commissioners approve of the views of the legislature of British Columbia as to the grave injury that would follow an influx of Chinese laborers. Then follows the findings of the commission. Messrs. Clute and Foley favared an immediate raising of the per capita tax to $500. and Mr. lMtunn thought a trial for two years at $300 at first would be best. then raising it to $500. I will say to the Senator from Connecticut that I know the present law providing for a head tax of $100 on every Chinaman brought into Canada is in force. Whether or not this measure is in force or not. I am unable to say.
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