CANADA AND U.S.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12765, 19 June 1911, Page 5

CANADA AND U.S.

THE RECIPROCITY

PROPOSALS

(United Press Association.—Copyright.)

WASHINGTON, June 16

During the reciprocity debate in the Senate, Senator Nelson accused President Taft of usurping the treaty-mak-ing powei-s of Congress, and of also having infringed the Constitution's spirit. Recipro ity, in orcer to pass, he claimedj ought to receive a twothirds majority of the Senate, instead of the ordinary majority vote. Tho Canadians had followed Mr. Taft regarding the presidential treaty-making powers/also with respect to free-listing Canadian agricultural implements.

Received June 18, 5.5 p.m

OTTAWA, June 17

The Democrats have decided to es'pedlto tariff legislation in preference to all other measures. "

The Senate leaders announce sixty votes in favor of the passage of the Reciprocity Bill, and a larger number against Mr. Root's amendment. Mr. Penroso has been added to the friends of reciprocity who ar>3 unwilling to make lengthy speeches. They are anxious to vote as early "as possible. Mr. Smith tvitted the supporters ot reciprocity with being ashamed to stand up in the Chamber and champion sut.'h a measure. ■■•■ Mr. To.vnsend proposed to introduce an amendment instructing President Taft to undertake further Canadian negotiations with a view to securing wider re iprocity. The Bill passed its second reading and the. debate will be resumed on Monday.