The Archive · 1937

Economic Parleys in London Due

France, Britain, Italy and Germany to Meet Soon London, Dee. 27.

A four Power economic conference was predicted to be called as soon as M. Paul van Zeeland, former Belgian premier, submits his general report on "economic rehabilitation" in Europe, well-informed circles said to-day.

Britain, France, Italy and Germany were mentioned as the Powers to be present at the conference. M. Paul van Zeeland recently completed a mission for the French and British Governments and prepared a report on measures to increase international trade.

Basic points expected to be dissed at the proposed conference ere a ten-year customs truce; abolition of "clearing" systems; mobilization of "frozen credits," also ¢reation of a currency equalizatpn fund by the Bank for International Settlement;—United Press.

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