Show ENGLISH POUND I r GAINS STEADILY f NEW YORK Dec 18 Although Although It It declined today tho the exchange on the I IEnglish English pound sterling continues to toI gain steadily upon the belief bellet that the I senate may act upon the peace treat treaty I and the reports from Paris that Germany Germany Germany Ger Ger- GerI I many is expected to sign the peace protocol so that the treaty can be become become be- be come ome effective before January 1 After Atter making a low record of ot 36 1 on December 1 12 the English pound sterling sold up to 3 90 but sustained sustained sus sos tamed a temporary check today todar falling fall tall In log ing to 4 There has been consIderable considerable considerable con con- covering b by shorts on the exchange market during the past week |