New York, Dec. 9.
The transfer of 436 vessels agigregating 330,000 tons is involved un the offer of the Royal Mail [Steamship Company to purchase the Leyland and Red Star lines from the [International Mercantile Marine, whose directors consider the off favourable, The Sale Denied Dee. 9.
Mr. Franklin, President of the International Mercantile Marine, denies the statement published by [the New York press that the Royal Mail Steamship Company has offered to purchase the Leyland and Red [Star lines. He adds that te has received no offers and is not negotiating the sale of these lines. Reuter.
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