CONSENT OF ACCOUNTANTS
Published on February 26, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
The Board of Directors
Emerson Electric Co.:
We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference. Our
report on the consolidated financial statements of Emerson Electric Co. as of
September 30, 1997 and 1996 and for each of the years in the three year period
ended September 30, 1997 refers to a change in accounting for post-employment
benefits.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
February 26, 1998