Washington, Jan. 4.
The British Embassy has notified the American Government that copper shipped before copper was declared contraband would, if it it was seized, be paid for or release ed. No cargoes shipped to Italy have been detained at Gibraltar since December 4.
Negotiations are proceeding in London to remove the embargo on rubber.
Later.
Tt la understood that assurances "lhave been given here that Great Britain will not interfere with thipmente of copper to Italy consigned to reputable firms and shipped in Italian ships. Ship-monte to Sweden and Norway will also not be interrupted.
London, Jan. 5.
The Washington correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" is re bably informed that Great Britain's reply to the Note preseated by the American Govern: ment will be satisfactory. It will promieo some concessions and deny the right of America to demand others.
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