London, Nov. 15, The Ottawa Agreements bill re-1¢,|eeived the Royal Assent to-day and Treasury Order makes the prefer-fences effective from midnight tomorrow, with certain exceptions, The Order continues the general preferences for. the Empire, except the Trish, Free State in respect. of agreements and Newfoundland, where the respective legislatures are still debate ing the matter. Another portion of the Bill which has been postponed is the section dealing with th portation of Canadian cattle, is receiving further consideration.
The duty on copper has also been Postponed at the request of nearly all copper producers in the Empire. The duty on electrolytic copper de-ends on the forthcoming report of representatives of producers and consumers.—Reuter, Canberra, Nov. 16.
"The House of Representatives has read for the third time the Ottawa Jagreements bill and has passed the London, Nov, 20. mouth was. presented with a' massive silver loving' cup today on behalf of the people of Fal mouth, before she begins her journey to China.—Reuter.
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