RECIPROCITY.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 159, 12 July 1911, Page 5

RECIPROCITY.

WHOLESALE AMENDMENTS

THE FIGHT STILL RAGING

[PBESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received July 12. 9.20 a.m.) WASHINGTON, July 11. Senator Cummins sought,.to amend the Reciprocity Bill in the Senate by increasing tho number of Canadian manufactures to bo admitted free. His amendment was defeated by 53 to 14. Senator Bailey offered °an amendment imposing-a 25 per cent, duty on raw wool. Consideration was po&tponed'. v Other amendments - defeated proposed free listing iron, coal, woollen, and cotton goods, leather and silks. • An amendment giving power to Mr Taft to terminate the agreement when Canada ; abrogated her part was defeated. Senator Lodge insisted1 on Canada's good faith to . prevent such a contingency.