DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
AMENDMENTS REJECTED
BILL CERTAIN OF ADOPTION
Washington, June 11
The Senate defeated the series of amendments to the Canal Tolls Repeal Bill by majorities of from ten to thirteen votes. Republicans voted on the Democratic side.
Attempts are now pendnx* to carry other amendments asserting American sovereignty; but it is considered probable that the repeal forces will win.
Repeated suggestions wove made to submit the dispute to arbitration.
During the debate. Senator Clapp declared that President Wilson was a dangerous leader for Democratic senators to follow. The President was really leading the party to disaster.
The Senate rejected a number of amendments of a minor nature, indicating that the repeal forces are certain to win.
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Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13494, 13 June 1914, Page 5
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119DEBATE IN THE SENATE. Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13494, 13 June 1914, Page 5
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