Tendon, March 3.
The "Daily News" states that) the inner circle of the Cabinet is considering the incorporation in the Budget of an announcement of the prohibition of German imports) after the war, and also provisions to encourage imports from the Dominions and the Allies by means of preferential duties.
Up to the presenta decision has not been reached. The matter will be considered at a conference of the Allies in Paris.
Mar. 3.
"The Times" states that it is probable, during the next few weeks, that the Allies will sign a declaration that none of them will make commercial agreements with Germany and Austria without the consent of the others.—Reuter.
The Dominions have whole-heartedly responded to the appeal in the resolution passed in the House of Commons on January 10.
A section of the Brit Cabinet urges the absolute prohibition of German trade for a specified period.
Tt is expected that Mr. A. Bonar Law, Secretary of State for the Colo and possibly Mr. Walter Runciman. President of the Board of Trade, will represent Great Britain at the Allies' Trade Conference in Paris.
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