Animal Tax is levied on camels, mules, sheep, horses, etc., etc., at the following rates:—
| Piastres. | Piastres. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camel | 20 | Sheep | 1 |
| Horse | 3 | Head of Cattle | 5 |
| Mule or donkey | 3 | Goat | ½ |
The Road Tax is a light tax levied in certain places with the object of keeping the roads open and safe, and the wells dug and in good order.
The Boat Tax amounts to 2 piastres per ardeb capacity.
The House Tax amounts to one-twelfth of the annual rental value of the building.
The Tribute from Tribes is levied on those nomad tribes who own no lands or are not agriculturists. It is assessed by the Governor broadly on the value of their possessions in herds and other property.
Gum, ivory, ostrich feathers and india-rubber[10] are the articles at present which pay a Royalty of 20 per cent. ad valorem to Government. The Royalty on ivory has been recently reduced to 15 per cent. as a temporary and tentative measure.
Sales and Miscellaneous explain themselves.
Budget.The following are the special services and estimated receipts and expenditure for 1904-5:—
SPECIAL SERVICES.