A conference of the cotton inqarests of the world is to be held at Avernool and Manchester from June 13 to June 22, with Lord; Emmett presiding. Its purpose is, to bring together representatives of} all branches of the cotton industry of the world except those in enemy countries.
The subjects discussed will include: increased production of cotton in the British Empire and elsewhere, universal standards for American cotton, the financing of, American cotton for European use,} and research problems.—Reuier.
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