THE RECIPROCITY WAR.
By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association. (Received 12, 9.20 a.in.) Washington, July 11, Mr Cummins sought Id amend the Reciprocity Bill in the Senate by increasing the number of Canadian manufacturers to bo admitted free. The amendment was defeated by 53 to 14. Mr Bailey offered an amendment imposing 2o per cent duty on raw wool. Consideration was postponed. Other amendments defeated proposed the free-listing of iron, coal,’ woollen and cotton goods, leather, silks. An amendment giving power to President Taft to terminate the agreement when Canada abrogated her part was defeated. Mr Lodge insisted that Canada’s good faith would prevent, such a contingency.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 119, 12 July 1911, Page 5
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