Wood To Levy Taxes

Santiago, Oct. 5. - Gen. Wood proposes to inaugúrate a system of municipal taxation, making the taxes retroactive to Sept. 1. The funds of the customs houee cannot legally be taken for municipal improvements here or in this vicinity, though the present surplus is $100,000. Consequently another source of revenue has to be obtained. There has been a law to tax and license every business and everybody, but since tho occupation of Santiago by the American troops these taxes have not been collected. Now, however, the minimum rates will be exacted. This will bring in a revenue of $150,000 per month, which is badly needed for local improvements.