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ENGLISH BOOKMAKERS AND TAXATION. In the current issue of "Gales Special" appears au article of particular interest at the present moment. The article in question deals with taxation a burning subject nowaday-— and the sugges-ti n is put forth that commission agents might be subjected to a tax, in return for which their status might be recognised. The point is made that though in present circumstances the bookmaker is taxed through his Interne he is denied all legal status. Ninelenths of those concerned, we gather, would web-ine even more severe taxation providing thy were afforded the protection of the law. In the wads of the writer: "The commission agents of the country and the backer- of the country offer themselves a willing sacrifice for further taxation in exchange for the protection of the law lor tbe commission agents bualness ami the protection of the law fir the backers investments." — Ixiiidou Sporting Life.
