Date:    01/23/2000  10:29 PM


Subject: comments in favor of File No. S7-31-99


Dear S.E.C.,
     
I wholly support the proposed rule S7-31-99, particularly the provision 
against selective disclosure of material non-public information.
     
Sincerely,
     
    Jonathan Mark
    1154 Federal Ave. E
    Seattle, WA 98102