AMERICAN TARIFF RECIPROCITY

West Coast Times, 21 April 1911, Page 3

AMERICAN TARIFF RECIPROCITY

DISCUSSION IN THE UNITED STATES HOUSE.

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NEW" TORE, April 19.—Ex-Speak-er Cannon savagely attacked the Reciprocity Bill and surprise was occasioned by the criticism of the measure by a Democrat representative, Mr. Gudger. WASHINGTON, April 19. The . Democratic speakers debated the Reciprocity Bill, advocating free trade with Canada- Mr. Henry George {son of the author of “Progress and Poverty”), said that . ho believed that the time was coming when the United States would have free trade with the entire world. The measure reaches the Senate on' Thursday.

REDUCED DUTIES FAVOURED. WASHINGTON, April, 20.—Hie Ways and Means Committee of the United States Lower House has fav-' curably reported on the Fanners Free List Bill, which recommends far reaching reductions in the tariffs on commodities which fanners require. The Canadian reciprocal agreement is hailed by the Committee as beneficial in the general interest. NEW YORE, April, 20.—The United States House of Representatives has ' resumed the reciprocity debate, and the discussion on the Mexican situation has been adjourned.