This was due to a general agricultural depression, and also competition from St Germans and Lerryn (on an arm of the River Fowey); the Company repeatedly reduced dues on the canal.

INTERNATIONAL A3-10 U.N. Members in Accord On Reducing U.S. Dues Members of the United Nations agreed in principle to reduce American dues for the first time in more than a quarter-century.

Senator Jesse Helms, the United Nations' toughest critic on Capitol Hill, tonight solidly endorsed an agreement to reduce American dues to the organization, clearing the greatest hurdle to its approval in the next Congress.

Mr. Holbrooke, who did not suggest an upper number, is facing an uphill battle to reduce American dues to the organization.

The hints were dropped with reminders that members of Congress who favored reducing American dues, which represent 22 percent of the United Nations budget, would take notice.

Members over 65 pay greatly reduced monthly dues of $13 and those over 75 pay none, compared to about $75 for most.

After weeks of bitter negotiations, members of the United Nations agreed in principle today to reduce American dues for the first time in more than a quarter century.

A similar drama is being played out this week on the issue of reducing American dues to the United Nations.

The Senate vote - 99 to 0 - came less than two months after Richard C. Holbrooke, who served as the Clinton administration's United Nations ambassador, brokered a deal to reduce American dues for the first time in more than 28 years.

Members located outside the United States pay higher dues as international members to compensate for the greater cost of postage, while those 65 and older pay reduced dues as senior members.