The Archive · 1939

Customs Issues

London, Mar. 28, "The Times" city editor calls attention to the stimulating effect on Chinese Loans of the official announcement that the Crisp and Anglo-

French coupons will be duly paid.

"The full payment of these coupons is a favourable omen, for the Salt Gabelle Loans are naturally regarded as junior to the Customs issues," he says.

"It is at least a reasonable deduction that full payment probably would not be made now, if any possibility were envisaged of a default on the Customs Loans payments in July, "The Times" city editor adds.

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