... -i report and had Mr Snowden Chancellor of the Exchequer broadcast a talk on the Government’s decision to suspend the gold standard, from 11 Downing Street, laet night He eaid;— that unless fr from witnesses obtained. U not HU' there £ ing of the •’Friends ...

... Signs of the Times! of the fact that the suspension of th Gold Standard will benefit British trade, “ The Sunderland Echo’ was officially tnfermed this afternoon that a prominent Wearside ship-build- ing firm have had two definite inquiries for ships-—the ...

... meeting again this morning to decide on the further attitude of German Stock Exchangis in regard to the suspension of the gold standard in Great Britain. Business as usual and no nervousness among their clients was the experience of German banks in general ...

... first sub-section reads: Unless and until His Majesty by proclamation otherwise directs, Subsection 2 of Section 1 of the Gold Standard Act, 1925, shall cease at once to have effect notwithstanding that Subsection I of the same section remains in force. “ ...

... listened yesterday to Mr Snowden as he unfolded the circumstances which culminated dramatically in the suspension of the Gold Standard. Few having read his speech will doubt that the Government did everything possible to avert what the end proved unavoidable ...

... be of interest to many of my readers who hitherto have taken our currency for granted. The under-lying principle of the gold standard is that our currency notes and banknotes should have a definite gold value, which value is represented by the gold that ...

... EXCHANGE TO REMAIN CLOSED The Gold Standard (Amendment) Bill, introduced by the Government to suspend the operation of the Gold Standard, passed through all stages in the House of Commons and the House of Lords last night and received the Royal Assent ...

... CORRESPONDENT The presence of the Prince of Wales in the House of Commons last night to hear the historic debate on the Gold Standard Bill excited the greatest interest. The Prince, who was looking extremely well, sat behind the clock in the Peers' Gallery ...

... Hopeful Views in the Provinces The following opinions on the gold standard decision were given to ” Leeds Mercury reporters last night:— Mr. T. F. Braime, past president of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce: I have only one regret. It is that Mr. Snowden ...

... NOT NECESSITY OF LIFE GOLD STANDARD SUSPENSION IN THE PROVINCES The President Glasgow Chamber of Commerce .Mr. Hugh McCree), addressing meeting of the Chamber yesterday, said: We must remember thai the gold standard not a necessity of life, and have ...

... Drastic Steps Ample Food Supplies RISE IN PRICE NOT JUSTIFIED Gold Standard Bill Passed by Commons “NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY Mr. Snowden An important semi-official announcement was made to-day that the Government intend to take drastic action to stop profiteering ...

... from the gold standard will give us a better chance of exporting, and it ought to tend to stop the importation of goods to some extent. Mr, Fred Mills, president of the Federation Master Cotton Spinners: If a departure from the gold standard means inflation ...