After the War.
Received This Day, 8.40 a.m. ] London, Dec 12. In the House of Commons, the jS"on 'ferrous Metals Bill was read a second time by 182 votes to 79. Mr Runciman declared the Bill was unworthy of the British Nation- The Government should also consider how far it conflicted with President Wilson's economic policy. Mr Bonar Law declared the Bill was based on the Paris Conference resolutions. He denied it would interfere to any extent with trade and reiterated that we must stop German penetration. _ It was essential to let our enemies know we realised the powers we had, and when the time came we should not hesitate to use them. It was perfectly plain many members ot the House thought it would be the right thing after the war t9 deal with Germany precisely as m the past. Cries of "Never . • Mr Bonar Law added that the Bill really raised an issue of policy. Members had to decide whether they meant to make a change in their relations with Germany after the war.
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Levin Daily Chronicle, 13 December 1917, Page 3
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