AMERICAN DOINGS.

Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 95, 24 April 1917, Page 5

AMERICAN DOINGS.

DEBATE OPENED ON CON? I BILL. ; :,

MEASURE EXPECTEI) Tp PASS

Australian aad "N.Z. Cable Association <Received Aprfl 2^, 9.15 <a.m.) WASHINGTON, .April 23. The debate has opened on the Gonr scription Bill: Varying reports from committees were presented, recommending the volunteer as against the Presidential plan. The Administration is bringing pressure on Members to indue^'tliem to support, conscription,-wMch is now likely to pass the H<) Use of Ropresentatives. Its passage Is practically assured in the Senate.