London* (Trans.1) 100-$.30 19.76 1518 (Trans.2) 645-850 1694 17.81 (Trans.3)10.00-12.00 19.76 15.18 Paris 1 19.68 1525 Rome $30 930 12 2540 nds Berm 3 19.63 3145
SanFram. 8.30 10.30 nas Manila—630 11 31.35
Melbourne 5.15 8309.20 31.32
Tokyo—1233043010 11 2542
Hongkong 1230 218 711—S149
*Afternoon's BBC Programme 145 "Rouhd the Empire," a message by His Majesty the King, from Winnipeg 215 "World Affairs," talk 230 News Ne 315 The Derby, commentary news and markets 745 "Aunt Jeannie," play London, May 23.
Mr, Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, was asked in the House of Commons today what steps had been taken to advance further proposals for the direct exchange of Cotton, rubber and tin between the British Empire and the United States.
He declared that he had no statement to make at present, but would inform Parliament when the negotiations had reached an appropriate stage.
Mr. Stanley added that he intended to consult with cotton interests before matters reached a stage involving commitments regarding cotton.
Mr. Stanley was asked whether there was any truth in widespread American newspaper reports regarding the barter arrangements.
was reported yesterday that an agreement had been reached for the barter of approximately. 1,000,000 bales, of cotton for about $50,000,000 worth of crude rubber.
Mr. Stanley said that, offhand, he would say "no."—Reuter, 945 Sports news ahd markets 1100 "Round the Empire," a message by His Majesty the King, from winnipeg
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