BRITISH EMPIRE: Metal
Signs are that the British metal industries are recovering. A Colombian order for waterworks and an electric plant valued at about $500,000 was received by one firm. Another received an order for the electrification of the Campos de Jordas Railway in Brazil. The Beardmore Co. of Glasgow reported more orders for locomotives from India. Heavy orders are expected from Japan.
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