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§ 159
Practical Lessons.
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As many as favor the resolution say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The noes have it. The resolution is rejected.

159. The resolution, Resolved, That competition is more favorable to business than co-operation is before the assembly.

Mr. Burton (obtaining the floor): I move to amend by substituting the following: Resolved that the formation of so-called trusts is detrimental to business.

Mr. Clute (rising): I second the motion.

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend by substituting the following: Resolved, That the formation of so-called trusts is detrimental to business. Are you ready for the question?

Mr. Brown (obtaining the floor): I move to amend the substitute by adding the words “and should be prohibited.”

Mr. Kempf (rising): I second the motion.

The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the substitutes by adding the words