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fAUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION] SENATE TO RATIFY. (NEW YORK, Feb. 6. The “New York,,World's” Washington correspondent states it is reported the Republican leaders in the j Senate plan to have the Treaty ratified, (with the Lodge reservations, though slightly Bkiodified), by the 19th inst. This plan is based on an assumption that there are enough democratic votes to carry ratification. Senator Johnston in the course of a statement said:—“l intend bringing up again in the -Senate my amendment to the League Covenant, by which the United States shall also have six votes like the British in the Assembly of the League.” LIQUOR AND PASSENGERS - NEW YORK, Feb. 5 ' The “Times” Washington correspondent says it is understod that Mr Payne <chairman of the United States Shipping Board) has informed President Wilson that the United States passenger steamers arc unable to colnpete with for eign vessels, owing to the latter serving alcoholic beverages CANADA’S FAMILY. 'Received This Day at 8 a.m.) OTTAWA, Feb. ,5. The Department of Trade and Commerce estimates Canada’s population at 8,333,102. A CANADIAN VIEW. /" (Received this day at 8 a.m.) OTTAWA, Feb. 5.
The Minister of Finance conferred with leading bankers on the exchange situation. The opinion was expressed that Government action could not lessen the unprecedently heavy discount on Canadian money, since the causes were international. s THE EXCHANGE RATE. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. Senator Thomas, declaring the exchange situation was seriously threatening America’s export trade, introduced a resolution to create a Monetary Com-
mission to confer .with similar commissions to stabilise the moneys of the world.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1920, Page 3
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