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EX-99.B(j)-ciconsnt
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the use in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to Registration
Statement No. 2-36008 on Form N-1A of United Continental Income Fund, Inc.,
of our report dated May 5, 2000, appearing in the Statement of Additional
Information, which is part of such Registration Statement, and to the
references to us under the caption "Financial Highlights" in such Prospectus.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
June 26, 2000