MOTHERLAND AND THE COLONIES.
PROPOSAL NEGATIVED
LONDON, October 20. The House of Commons discussed the Finance Bill in committee. Sir Howel Davies moved a clause exempt ing the dominions from import! duties. They ought, he said, to deal sympathetically with the colonies, wnich were ably assisting in the war and assuming great financial responsibilities. They ought to take them more into their counsels. The amendment would reciprocate the action of the dominions in giving Britain preference in their tariffs. Mr. W. A. Hewins supported the clause, desiring to. exterminate German financial influence in tho British Empire. Mr. E. S. Montague said that these were not duties which the tariff reformer would suggest and were not designed to give preference - but to prevent importation from any source. The amendment would therefore destroy the objects for which taxes were imposed. "* The amendment was negatived by 125 vc'es to 20.
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Grey River Argus, 22 October 1915, Page 7
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