THE COMMONWEALTH.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 954, 22 October 1910, Page 5

THE COMMONWEALTH.

' ♦ - ANTI-TRUST LEGISLATION. By Telegraph—Prqss Association-Copyright, Melbourne, October 21. . In the Federal Houso of Represents-, tives, tho ohiof argument against tho Constitution 'Alteration Bill- (dealing with combines and monopolies) was that it would leave too little power for tho States. Sir John Quick said there had been no breakdown in tho anti-trust legislation; t]ie difficulty lay in getting evidence. Labour speakers thought tho Commonwealth should control everything affecting tho people,' and that thore should bo uniformity of industrial control. Tho debate was adjourned. • (Rcc'Ootober 22, 1 a.m.) Melbourne, Octobor 21. Tho Constitution Amendment Bill has boen read a second time in the House of Representatives, DRIVING AWAY ; CAPITAL. Melbourne,.October 2L' In tho Senate, Senator Gould strongly opposed the land tax, on tho ground that it would drive away foreign I monoywwhioh was sadly needed—from j tho country. Further donbts were expressed; 'as to tho constitutionality of tho .tax, Tho debaio was adjourned. COMMERCIAL AGENTS. Melbourne, Octobor 21. In tho House of Representatives, the Minister for External Affairs said ho fully understood the, importance of tho appointment of commercial agents in Amorica and elsewhere. Such a stop would bo takon at the earliest opportuuity.