The Archive · 1903

ANTI-TRUST LEGISLATION IN THE STATES

London vid Bombay, 9th February.

The U. S. House of Representatives has passed an Anti-'I'rust Bill, requiring all great industrial combinations to disclose their articles of incorporation, and their financial compositions and conditions, The Bill prescribes certain restrictions and penalties, Strenuous efforts are being made to induce the Senate to reject the Bill.—Reuter.

10th February.

The attempt of Mr. John D. Rockefeller of the Standard Oil Company to influence individual senators against. the anti-Trust legislation has caused a profound sensation, and if confirmed will greatly promote the speedy passing of the Law.—Reuter.

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