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EXHIBIT
ITEM 23 (j)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
The Board of Directors
Davis International Series, Inc.
We consent to the use of our report dated November 3, 2000 incorporated by
reference in this Registration Statement of Davis International Total Return
Fund, an authorized series of Davis International Series, Inc. and to the
references to our firm under the headings "Financial Highlights" in the
Prospectuses for Davis International Total Return Fund Class A, Class B and
Class C and for Class Y shares and "Auditors" in the Statement of Additional
Information.
/s/ KPMG LLP
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/s/ KPMG LLP
Denver, Colorado
January 16, 2001
