Berlin, Nov. 18.
A spokesman of the Foreign Office denies Swedish reports that the trade negotiations between Germany and Sweden have broken down. The talks, he asserts, have been adjourned to enable the German delegation to Obtain fresh instructions.
According to Swedish circles, the negotiations have collapsed because of "impossible demands" advanced by the Germans concerning a blockade of Britain.—Reuter.
Paris, Nov. 16.
All wages in France will in future be fixed by the Government.
This was decided at a meeting last right attended: by M. Edouard Daladier, the Premier; M. Reynaud, Minister of Finance, and M. Pomaret, Minister of Labour.
The Government is taking the step. in order to fix definite wages for national defence workers and those in the employ of independent industrial firms, so as to abolish disproportions between their earnings and also to avoid a sudden increase in the cost of living.
A decree, which is expected to be published in a few days, will not alter the existing Working hours.—Reuter.
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