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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE EXCHANGE PROBLEM.

London, Feb. 3.

"At to-day's conference as regards international exchanges, dr. A. Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, met a number of leading politicians, meluding Labour members, Jankers, and financiers. The discussions were secret but it understood preliminary arrangements were made to prepare a report to present to the Cabinet. Meanwhile" American exchange has reached a new low record, namely 3. 47 dollars to the pound sterling. A decree has been issued, in Belgium, with severe penalties, prohibiting speculation in foreign exchanges. The view a growing in the United States that the appreciated dollar is the country's greatest economic enemy because it is closing the markets of the world against America. At present many European countries are cancelling Americaa orders. A City financier draws attention to the fact that the corollary to the admitted remedies, famely, "produce more and export more" is that we must buy largely from the countries where the exchange is favourable, namely. Germany and Austria and national propaganda to that effect is suggested.

An official statement with reference to this afternoon's meeting at the Treasury says the memorialists stated the question had no particular reference to the exchange situation presently ruling but was the outcome of a series of con- ferences held at Amsterdam months ago with a view to finding remedies for the economic collapse in many parts of Europe. The deputation explained that the views specially laid stress on the fact that the first condition of granting further assistance through public and private channels must be that the expenditure of various European Governments should be brought within the compass of receipts from taxation Other regular income and private credits would immediately become available once this were secured. It is understood that various proposals in connection with the problem will be considered by the Cabinet to-morrow.

THE WORLD'S PEACE.

Paris, Feb. 1.

A great meeting was held yesterday in support of the M. Poincare was League of Nations at the Paris Sorbonne. assisted in the chair by M. Deschanel. M. Bourgeois delivered the principal speech describing the objects of the League, . the first of which was to see the defeated enemy was not allowed to disturb again the world's peace. received to-day the Japanese Ambassador. Havas.

DOMINIONS LOYALTY.

M. Deschanel

London, Feb. 3.

Lord Jellicos, interviewed, said he was deeply impressed with the loyalty of the Dominions and their belief in the Imperial Navy. The Dominions have the keenest perception of sea power and fully recogaised that if they maintain their own naval forces they will require to act in close co-operation with the Imperial Nary in case of need.

FRANCE'S PROBLEMS.

Paris, Feb. 1. Negotiations concerning economic matters will be in- cessantly resumed between the Paris and Brussels Govern- ments. M. Milleraud's Cabinet, after an interpellation on general policy, obtained yesterday a majority of 510 votes against 70. The French Premier had explained specially that he gave attention to the solution of economical and social problems and is convinced such is the nation's will- Have

CHINA'S PROTEST.

Pária, Feb. 1.

China has addressed to the Powers a protestation against the General Horvat proclamation regarding the East 'Chinese

Railway (Peking-Mukden -Havas.

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EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

THE STRAITS DOLLAR,

Singapore, Feb. 4

The new Governor, Sir L. Guillemard," replying to addresses said inter alia that it was not the intention of the Government to change the value of the dollar.

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DORMANT BALANCES IN THE BANKS.

That fascinating subject, un- claimed money left in the hands of the bankers, is discussed in the Special Report issued yester. day of the Select Committee on Dormant Bank Balances.

Evidence, showed that the balances dormant for six years

were

Current accounts..... £2,220,926 Deposit accounts......£5,787,659

£8,008,585

But the balances by no means' all belong to untraceable persons. It is estimated that £5,162,415 cannot be regarded as per- manently dormant.. and that leaves a balance of only £9,846,- 170 which will probably not be claimed.

Rights of owners should be safeguarded, and secrecy must not be unduly violated, says the report. The committee recom- mend. therefore, that 30 years should elapse after the last deal- ing with the account before it is deemed to be dormant.

When that occurs the banker should inform the Public Trustee, and if the owner is not traced within two years the dormant balance is banded over to the Public Trustee, who holds it until it is claimed, if ever, by the

owner.

UNOPENED BOXES.

The committee heard, a good deal of evidence in respect of boxes and parcels entrusted to Tae banks for safe custody. evidence stowed that there is a rers considerable quantity of such boxes and parcels, of which! the contents are unknown, which are now lying in the strong-rooms of banks. Of that number" of boxes and parcels there is a pro- portion whose owners have been lost sight of and which in all pro- rability will never be opened unless Parliament gives direc- tions for their inspection.

It is likely that many of these boxes and parcels are empty, having contained articles which have been withdrawn, the box being left with the back from notives of convenience or because the owner had intended at some future time to use the box afresh. Further, of the boxes and parcels which are not empty, it seems probable that very many contain legal financial documents which, by lapse of time, have ceased to have any value or interest.

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OWNERLESS PICTURES.

But when all these large de- ductions have been made, there is probably a small residum of boxes and parcels whose owners have been lost sight of, and which coctain articles of some value or papers of some interest.

The committee were told, for! instance, that in the Bank of England there is a box of pictures of which the owner cannot be found.

At any rate, they say, it is not satisfactory that there should be an accumulation of boxes and parcels of unknown contents and unknown ownership, and that nothing should be done to inspect them and to take such action as might be reasonable in COD- Eequence of that inspection.

But it must be remembered that in respect to articles (includ ing papers) entrusted to banks, customers would prefer that a very long period should elapse before the State interfered with the custody which the banks had been asked to undertake Especially in respect to papers, which might sometimes be of a confidential character, the cam- mittee feel that it would be grave- ly objectionable if the period were not so long as to render any disclosure innocuous.

AFTER SEVENTY YEARS, It is suggested that 70 years should elapse before action is taken with regard to these boxes. Then the Master of the Rolls should be informed, and the boxes and parcels be examined. If at the end of five years the owner cannot be traced the contents may be deposited with a museum or sold by auction.

Seventy years is fixed because that is the period after which secret documents belonging to the State are accessible to historians. Power should be given to the Master of the Rolls, the com- mittea recommend, to prolong the period of secrecy indefinitely if he thinks it expedient.

It is undesirable, says the ra port, that the Bill should apply to Ireland.

The curious reason given by the committee is that in Ireland the desire for secrecy and the apprehension of the con- sequences of publicity would make customers dislike even the most carefully guarded messures ia respect either to dormant balances or to boxes or parcals entrusted to banka."

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