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Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14341, 10 July 1914, Page 5

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THE FINANCE EJLL. DOMINIONS’ OBJECTIONS VOICED. Press Association.—Telegraph.—Copyright LONDON, July 9. The Government's Finance Bid closure read at ion was carried hy 265 to 175, after the debate itself had been closured. Received Julv 10 9.50 a.in. LONDON, July 9. Sir George Reid, tue Hon. T. Mackenzie, and the Hon. G. I’oricy interviewed tiiu Right Hon. Lloyd George in the presence of the Hon. • Lewis Hareourt and the Troasury offic iuls. The High Commissioners clearly and ilrmiy voiced the Dominions’ objections to clause 5 of the Finance Bill, and were satisfied with the rccep tion. Air Lloyd George’s replies 1 idly encouraged the hope that the deure.i of the overseas people will he recognised. Hie matter will bo further discussed to-rnorrow.

RURAL HOUSING BILL. LONDON, July 9. The Don. W. Ranchman introduced a Rural Housing Bill, which provides for the expenditure of three millions. Tho Bill is nob likely to pass during the present; session.

THE GOVERNMENT’S INCREASED MAJORITY. Received Julv 10. 9,10 a.m. LONDON, July 9. T!ia Government's increased majority on the closure resolution was due to the Premier’s reiterated promise of a widespread inquiry into, income tax anomalies.