Paris, July 7.
The trend on the Bourse yesterday was firm end animated. National Bonds were in demand and rose; ther French securities enjoyed gains which in some cases were fairly spectacular; Internationals were also firm. Of the latter,- old and rubber shares gained most ground.
Members of the stock exchange attribute the turn. in -developments io a number of causes: the lowering Oi the Banque de France discount rate, the forthcoming recess in parliament, the anticipation of further decrees from the Finance - Ministry. inwards ihe strengthening of the Budget and Treasury, and the almost certain adherence of the Socialist Congress at Marseilles to the new Government formula.
Internationally speaking, operators are pleased with the renewal of mine exports from Bilbag to England and the firm Words spoken in London on armaments by the American Ambas-sádor. -Mr. Robert W. Bingham.—
Havas, coo
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