PANAMA TOLLS.
EXEMPTION BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE. By- Cable—Press Association—Copyright Washington, Alareh 27. In opposing the Repeal of the Panama Tolls Bill, tlic Democratic lender, Air. Underwood, in the House, declared lliat lie did not believe for a single moniojit that the exempti»n clause was a breach of the Hay-Puuncefoto Treaty. An nn-American spirit of surrender characterised the whole question from the beginning. The Bill directly eonllicted with tlie Democratic platform, and it was- idle to say European sentiment was against them. Americans built the canal primarily as an addition to the war power of the I'nited Slates. This was now given up, and it was only a matter of time till (Jro.it Britain I old them they must not discriminate against war vessels. .Are Americans, ne asked, now to surrender sovereign rights lawfully acquired to Britain's bidding? Washington, March 27. Supporters of the President won the lirs't division on the Tolls Repeal Bill, the voting being 2(10 against 172 to eliminate, amendments and proceed with the discussion. The Bill is now squarely before the House, after twenty hour-.' continuous debate.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 258, 30 March 1914, Page 5
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181PANAMA TOLLS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 258, 30 March 1914, Page 5
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