Date:    04/21/2000  7:44 AM

Subject: Proposed Regulation FD: File No. S7-31-99

Dear Sirs,
     
As an individual investor I maintain that the practice of privately 
disclosing company information to selected "analysts" is a corrupt and 
pernitious practice.  It is a form of insider trading.  This practice also 
distorts the Market.  For a truly free market depends on accurate disclosure 
to all investors.  I strongly support rule FD.
     
                                        Regards, Paul J. Matthews
                                                  Individual Investor