Washington, Aug. 30.
Fire to-day destroyed the wartime Federal Trade Commission buildin ing uantit balling, burning a quantity' is part of the authorities drastically to combat the panic which has arisen, espe cially among the peasants of the central provinces, concerning the stability of the paper currency, a result of this panic there has been difficulty in some areas in purchasing goods except for coin. There has been a considerable amount of silver hoarding while many traders are refusing to accept notes or are demanding double. prices if they are paid in notes.
The Ogpu has consequently deter~ mined to treat as counter-rovolutionaries, coin hoarders and "inflam tion speculators" on the ground that they are trying to bring about a financial collapse—Reuter.
Moscow, Aug. 28. coanetcn, with the exciton jon ship to send repre-
Governor Californi Young of will' welcome the delegates to California and the United States at the opening fon which convenes in the assembly chambers of the state ital, Flags of all the American ions will be draped around the wall as the California governor addresses the distinguished trade 1 Pan-Amotican Reciprocal Trade Conference is called primarily to discuss the possibilities of trade stimulation among the said Governor Young. "However, if the conference develops a closer relationship Nomination in this instance is considered the virtual equi lent of election.—United Press,
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