Resumed Washington, May 20.
Dr. Francisco Castilla Najera, the Mexican Ambassador here resumed the negotiations with Mr. Donald Richberg, representing the American Oil interests, concerning the problem raised by, the expropriation of the American oil companies in Mexico.
An absolute silence is kept among the American and Mexican oil crieies as to the results of the last interview.
—Havas 20 New Escort Vessels To Be Laid Down London, May 21.
Admiralty" preparations are now completed for the laying down next month of 20 new escort vessels of an entirely new type. These ships of 900 tons have been designed for the protection of merchant shipping against hostile aircraft or submarines.—Wireless through Reuter.
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