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THE DRAMA OF THE POUND

... 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 ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 440 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

PERIOD OF GRAVE ANXIETY OVER

... that the country off the gold standard. Liberals are suggesting that the election should be postponed until January.. BUSINESS PROCEEDS AS USUAL. The first day under the new conditions, created by the suspension of the gold standard has passed without untoward ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Article | Words: 923 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

BUSY MAN'S SUMMARY

... will be closed again today. The first day under new conditions passed without untoward incident. The Bill to suspend the Gold Standard received tlie Royal Assent last night. Mr Snowden made a long speech in the Commons, The trial for alleged false pretences ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Article | Words: 587 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

The Editor does not accept responsibility for the views expressed by his correspondents these columns, and in ..

... the community alike. ARTHUR BARKER, 13, Heuleaze Park Drive, Bristol. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THE GOLD STANDARD. Sir,—The propo-al to suspend the Gold Standard lor a period of six months must surely gladden the hearts of those who, like Messrs T. 13. Johnston ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Article | Words: 1817 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

LONDON LETTER

... SOLEMNITY IN THE COMMONS. At any rate, few found any cause for complaint in the course of the debate on the Bill by which the Gold Standard is suspended, and the Treasury is authorised to make orders ,: in relation to the exchanges and otherwise which it considers ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 951 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

YOUR MONEY IN THE BANKS IS PERFECTLY SAFE

... Broadcast Reassurance. AVOID PANIC! Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, broadcasting last night on the suspension of the gold standard, said: The consequences are bound to be disagreeable; in some ways they may be serious, but they will not be disastrous ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 410 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

WATCHFUL EYE ON PROFITEERING

... Misunderstood Words In The Speech When Mr Snowden rose in the House of Commons yesterday to bring in a Bill to suspend the Gold Standard, the House was crowded with an eager and expectant assembly of members, and the public galleries were thronged. rare visitor ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Article | Words: 2030 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

THE MONEY MARKET

... considerable discussion in the Money market concerning the Government action regarding the temporary suspension ot the gold standard and the advance in the Bank Rate to 6 per cent. There was a keen inquiry lor fresh loans, up to per cent, being paid the ...

Published: Tuesday 22 September 1931
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: Article | Words: 1164 | Page: 8 | Tags: none