London, Aug. 18.
Negotiations in the matter of the great Continental trust in which Tepresentatives of the heavy metal industries of France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg are concerned, are reaching" the final stages at Paris. The British position is stated at the present time be somewhat obscure, although the "Westminster Gazette" learns from a high authority that British steel interests do not Intend to enter the combine.
Reuter's Paris correspondent, quoting the newspaper "Lo Jow ral," says that it is most impro-Voble that British industrial concerns will attempt to attack the trust, as they already are members of 9 rails combine. The newspaper further expresses the opinion that it is awaiting the reply of American manufacturers, who are certain to teke up the challenge of the new trust, which is likel9'to organize in A more effectual manner against American dumping, "Lo Matin" says that the agreemiont, which is expected to be siggaed to-morrow, will only operate efter it has been approved by the Governments of the countries con-
A Mitch Through Belgiam's Claim Paris, Aug. 16.
A hitch has arisen in the negotia tions concerning the Continental! iron syndicate. The Belgians claim bigger quota of production than that allotted them. The German representatives have gone home.
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