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Show Cotton Declared Contraband. England has automatically settled oil controversy with this country over her "orders in council" by dr.'aring cotton absolute contraband. ell. at least this action by the British gov eminent definitely places the cotton shippers on notice as to "where thev are at." and while that affords poor consolation for the kijury wrought this Kreat Industry, the friends of the staple will have to govern themselves accordingly and look out for their In terests as best they can.-Houston Post. |