Mexico City, July 26.
The newspaper "Ultimas Noticias. reported to-day that an earthquake at Maltrata, in the State of Vera Cruz, had killed twelve persons and injured 60 others. It was believed to be the same quake which was felt in Mexico City last nmight—United Press.
London, July 26.
Enquiries concerning the China National Tea Company were made in the House of Commons to-day Mr. Alan E, L, Charlton, Conser tive member for Bury, He suggested representations si be made to China that the e: ment of a government organization for the production and marketing of tea in competition with private undertakings was calculated to inflict serious injury on British interests.
Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, in reply, promised to consider any representations from British interests, but up to the present none had been received. He would make inquiries into the syndicate. Mr. Eden said—Reuter,
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