DOI Seite / Zitierlink:
https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.2374#0471
458
A JOURNEY FROM MADRAS THROUGH
CHAPTER of §§ Rupees, came to 13,12,260, or on an average 111± Rupees a
XIL Candy. The Raja did not, therefore, allow the cultivators more
Dec. 20,21. than 27 per cent, of the produce; and yet we know that the culti-
vation was carried on with the greatest spirit. But were the Com-
pany to monopolize the pepper, and allow the farmers 50 per cent,
of the value, or 60 Rupees a Candy, I am persuaded that their profit
would greatly exceed the amount of any revenue which they can
derive from the present plan. How far a similar monopoly might
be extended to coco-nut and Betel, or Areca, with advantage, I am
not certain. I think it probable, however, that it would contribute
greatly to the benefit both of the revenue and of the cultivator.
But these being bulky articles, and not easily smuggled, an excise
on them might answer the purpose very well, and leave the trade
more open to competition.
The taxable trees which are planted in Mr. Wye's districts, ac-
cording to that gentleman, are,
State of the
plantations.
Bearing.
Unproductive.
Total.
Jack trees - -
Coco-nut trees
Betel-nut trees -
Pepper vines -
25,740
2,94,025
.2,68,375
8,484
43,929
4,26,548
4,10,152
24,026
69,669
7,%0,573
6,78,527
32,510
According to Mr. Smee's survey they are,
P
0
Bearing.
Unproductive.
Total.
Jack trees - -
Coco-nut trees
Betel-nut trees -
Pepper vines -
| Brab trees - -
34,428
3,79,659
2,06,699
29,764
941
72,117
4,17,630
4,37,833
87,092
3,741
1,06,545
7,97,289
6,44,532
1,16,856
4,682
A JOURNEY FROM MADRAS THROUGH
CHAPTER of §§ Rupees, came to 13,12,260, or on an average 111± Rupees a
XIL Candy. The Raja did not, therefore, allow the cultivators more
Dec. 20,21. than 27 per cent, of the produce; and yet we know that the culti-
vation was carried on with the greatest spirit. But were the Com-
pany to monopolize the pepper, and allow the farmers 50 per cent,
of the value, or 60 Rupees a Candy, I am persuaded that their profit
would greatly exceed the amount of any revenue which they can
derive from the present plan. How far a similar monopoly might
be extended to coco-nut and Betel, or Areca, with advantage, I am
not certain. I think it probable, however, that it would contribute
greatly to the benefit both of the revenue and of the cultivator.
But these being bulky articles, and not easily smuggled, an excise
on them might answer the purpose very well, and leave the trade
more open to competition.
The taxable trees which are planted in Mr. Wye's districts, ac-
cording to that gentleman, are,
State of the
plantations.
Bearing.
Unproductive.
Total.
Jack trees - -
Coco-nut trees
Betel-nut trees -
Pepper vines -
25,740
2,94,025
.2,68,375
8,484
43,929
4,26,548
4,10,152
24,026
69,669
7,%0,573
6,78,527
32,510
According to Mr. Smee's survey they are,
P
0
Bearing.
Unproductive.
Total.
Jack trees - -
Coco-nut trees
Betel-nut trees -
Pepper vines -
| Brab trees - -
34,428
3,79,659
2,06,699
29,764
941
72,117
4,17,630
4,37,833
87,092
3,741
1,06,545
7,97,289
6,44,532
1,16,856
4,682