London, Jan. 14.
Tt is authoritatively stated tha', in consequence of a downward ten Commis: ideney in the price of tea, the Royal
deal to turn itsatento mater of special urgency, although the Board of Trade is Keeping careful watch on the price in the interests of consumers.
It is officially stated that there' were 85,000,000-Ib. more tea in Great Britain at the end of 1921 than at the end of 1923, It in believed that the falls in the! price last month and this month will be followed by another shortly.
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