Berlin, June 30.
Addressing the second plenary meeting of the ninth congress of the International Chamber of Commerce, Herr Bjoern-Pytz one of Sweden' foremost industrialists, said sporadic incursions by governments into the sphere of industrial life could not be regarded as planned economy considering as they mere purely emergency measures to be discarded as soon as the particular danger had been overcome.
Mr. Harold Butler, director of the International Labour Office, declared himself in favour of organized economy which had become necessary for social justice. Its success could only be assured by ce-operation among nations.
The future of the trusts, the status of subsidiary companies abroad, the problems of double taxation, of distribution, transportation and inland shipping were. the topics discussed yesterday.
Mr. Alois Meyer, director-general of the International Crude Steel Trust, said negotiations were proceeding between his Trust and the British Government for a solution of all outstanding questions.
The French delegate, M. Marlio, gave interesting details on the work of the Aluminium Trust which he said was particularly coffcerned with safeguarding consumer interests.
Herr Fruetz of Sweden, on the basis of a report by the Commission which studied the workings of the rubber, tin and aluminium rusts, the International Crude Steel Trust and the Continental Pipe Trust, proposed that inquiries be pursued.—Trans-Ocean.
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