THE UNITED STATES.
THE RAILROAD LEGISLATION. By Cable—Presa Association—Copyright. Washington, May 3. There are indications at Washington that President Taft's railroad legislation will b« defeated or at least seriously emasculated. INCREASED COST OF LIVING. Xew York, May 3. Mr. J. Brown, president of the New York Central Railway, states that the •pay roll of the United States will be increased by £25.000.000 during the current year in consequence of the increased cost of living. A SERIOUS i SITUATION. Received May 4. 10.25 p.m. London, May 4. The Times' Washington correspondent says that the situation in Congress is serious, the insurgents in the Senate enforcing the Republican .leaders to accept amendments badlv weakening uie Railway Bill by striking out the provisions governing the rate of agreements, and (in certain circumstances the mergers. The Times adds that, the clause securing federal supervision of capitalisation may go .next.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 381, 5 May 1910, Page 5
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145THE UNITED STATES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 381, 5 May 1910, Page 5
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