Washington, Sept. 1.
In the general political situation America at present the coming Congressional election practically predominates all else, although the tariff and the crises resulting from the strikes of coal miners and railway employees, e@—important tactors. Foreign affairs have been relegated to the background for the time being, with the absence of the Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes, who is visiting the Brazilian Ex. position at Rio de Janeiro. The question of yvefunding the debts owed by European nations to the United States is expected to be svevived with the return of Mr. FAughes and the ar al, probably early in October of the British mission to discuss the refunding of the British debt.
he approaching Congressional election, to be held on Novermber 7 next, is influencing the course of legislation before Congress, which has beer: in continuous session since December 5, 1921—one of the jongest sessions on record. Notwithstanding the pressure for passage of important Jegislation, including measures for relief from the coal and railway crises brought about by the strikes of the last few months, teaders of both the Senate and the House of Representatives are endeavouring io conclude the present session, ither by a recess until after the elections, or by an adjournment. Such action is deemed essential, inasmuch as many members of both bodies of Congress have been nominated to stand for re-election in Novermber and they insist on returning to their home riots to conduct their political campaigns.
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