The Archive · 1928

Repaying the Merchants

The Treasurer has announced the plan that will be followed in paying: off this indebtedness. Ordinary merchants are to get 20 per cent. of. their money in cash or banknotes, 40 per cent. in short term bonds, and the balance of 40 per cent is to be payable in long term Bonds. The owners of the money exchange shops have been insistent and claim that they should be treated exactly the same as" the store owners, but the Treasurer Believes they can afford to wai somewhat longer than the shop-Keepers. While he is willing to

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