CURRENCY REFORM.
MOCKING THE AMERICAN MILL.
New York, May 31.
Senator Lafallette made a speech lasting 18'/ a hours in order to obstruct the passage of the Currency Bill. This is a record for the United States Sesata, Other opponents of the Bill read lengthy documents from newspapers iu an almost inaudible voice.
THE BILL ADOPTED.
Received Ist, iU« p.m. New York, June 1. The United .States rSenate, by 43 to 22. adopted the Emergent)}' Currency -- Bill.
The Domocrats, wishing to Secure the passage of the Public Buildings Appropriation Bill, which affects many Democratic districts, declined Liifalette's filibuster against the Bill.
THE TIMES' COMMENT.
Received Ist, !),4.(i p.m.
London, June 1. The Times, commenting on the American Currency Bill, which now become! law, declares that effective banking reform has little chance of being adopted in the United States on account of there being too many powerful interests to interpose, and until 'emergency arises, tho paper adds, it is impossible to foresee the effect of the new Act.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 138, 2 June 1908, Page 2
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