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[The six members of Mr. MacDonald's Government,...]
The SpectatorThe six mernbcrs of Mr. 'MacDonald's Government, i who were also members of the Administrative Committee of the Labour and Socialist Interniational, have resigne(l from that...
[We must confess, however, that we have some lingering...]
The SpectatorXVc must confess. however. that we have some lingering misgi-ings. A harassed local authority, (lrivcn to exasl)eration ibN ri-al claimis and artistic wrangles, may turn with...
[Speaking at a luncheon on Monday (Australia Day)...]
The SpectatorSneaking at a luncheon on Monday (Australia Day) I MIr. J. II. Thomas said that many pcisons were apprehensive about the Labour Government, but that the least apprehensive was...
[Last week it was announced that, on the advice of...]
The SpectatorLast week it was allilnCe(li tlh:t. ('In the advice of the late 1rinic Minister, the King- lhad oImillated tile first menibers Gi a (oInl;'S1OfI at 1'oie F I Anis for...
[We desire to call the attention of our Anglo-Indian...]
The SpectatorAVc desire to call the attenitioni of our Almo-In(lian readers to a letter hihch apj-are(l in tiithe aiss .h w (davs ago from Mr. I3invoii, Mr. S. Clarke. lMr. Foster, Mr. Read...
[The report of the Committee on National and Imperial...]
The SpectatorThe report of the Committee on National and Impcrial I D)efence vas published last week as a White Paper. The most important (piestion coiinsidered was that of the...
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POPULAR ERRORS.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorPOPULAR ERRORS. [To tle Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,-Under the above heading in your issue of January 26th, p. 118, Mr. Vilhjalinur Stefansson, while disposing of one popular...
SIR E. GRIFFITH AND NATIONAL SERVICE.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorSIR E. GRIFFITH AND NATIONAL SERVICE. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sxit,-I think many of your readers must have appreciated Sir Ellis Griffith's speech in the debate on...
A LETTER FROM THE LATE SIR WALTER RALEIGH.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorA LETTER FROM THE LATE SIR WALTER RALEIGH. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-The following letter was written by the late Sir Walter Raleigh to me just before he set out...
MENAI SUSPENSION BRIDGE.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorMENAI SUSPENSION BRIDGE. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-Are not the two County Councils concerned too precipitate in adopting the Government's proposal to replace...
THE SHIP OF STATE.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorTHE SHIP OF STATE. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.1 SIR,-There seems to be, for some reason, an increasing tendency amonlg writers and speakers to compare the country, as...
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THE INTRODUCTION OF GOLF INTO THE UNITED STATES.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorTHIE INTRODUCTION OF GOLF INTO THE UNITED STATES. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-In the Spectator not long ago appeared a communication from " A.," under the above...
"THE GRASSHOPPER'S REVENGE."; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The Spectator" THE GRASSHOPPER'S REVENGE." | [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-'lliile staying in a country house I helped with a large jig-saw puzzle (800 pieces) called "The...
THE NATIONAL SCARLET.; [To The Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorTHE NATIONAL SCARLET. [To The Edit6r of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-The cruise of the squadron which is going round the Empire to " show the Flag " has been, naturally, the subject of...
A SUGGESTION FOR THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorA SUGGESTION FOR TILE FISNE ARTS COMMAIISSION. I f To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-The fIrst act of the new Fine Art's Commission should be to remove the Victoria...
MODERN DECORATIVE ART.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorMIODERN DECORATIVE ART. rl[o the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SmI,-The results published this week of an important art competition have revealed a very sad state of affairs, which...
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THE KINDLY FRUITS.
The SpectatorTHE KINDLY FRUITS. THOUGH the "kindly fruits of the- earth " as TI described in the Litanv cover every form of natural growth, there can be no doubt that kindliness in a very...
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[Our hope that Mr. Ramsay MacDonald will deal very...]
The SpectatorOur hope that 'Mr. Raamsay MacDonald will deal very I seriously with the whole method of settling industrial disputes is made more vivid by the approach of further industrial...
[Surely we are justified in saying that we look to the...]
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[Unquestionably Mr. Bromley aimed a blow at arbitra-...]
The SpectatorlTnquestionably vMr. Bromnley aimed a blow at arbitra- I tion, aldl almost to the same extent at the validity of collective bargaining as an established principle. The nuwber...
[It seems to us almost certain that Mr. Ramsay...]
The SpectatorIt seems to us almost ceritainl that Mr. Ramsay I Mael)oi iald w-ill not prefer the (Con fere ic to the League. Like everybody clse, lhe remembers hoW the Confcrence was imade...
[As regards the "findings" of the National Wages...]
The SpectatorAs regards the " fmndinrs " of the National Wages I Board, we cannot imaginc that any sensible person who studied the constitution of the Board ever regarded the findings, as...
[In the early hours of Tuesday morning, after long and...]
The SpectatorIn the early hours of Tuesday morninga after long and exhaustinl, discussions, the railwav strike was settled. MF. Bromlev declarcd that he had won ' a great vietory," and,...
[The Executive of the Miners' Federation are also...]
The SpectatorI The Executive of the Miners' Fi'cdcration are also drawing up their policy in view of the recent decision by ballot to end the National Agreement. The Agreement, however,...
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RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF LEICESTER, 16031688. Edited by Helen Stocks.
The SpectatorI RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF LEICESTER, 1603- 1688. Edited by Helen Stccks. Ia --- \ . - (Cambridge University Press. 50s. net.) Those who possess the three volumes in whieh...
THE RED REDMAYNES. By Eden Phillpotts.
The SpectatorTHE RED REDMAYNES. By Eden Phiillpotts. (Hutchinson. I ,s. (Id. lan t.) WN'hyi is it that, when 'Mr. Eden Phillpotts _rows tired of unalleviated D)artmoor an(l brinius in a...
THE ART OF THE CHINESE POTTER. By R. L. Hobson and A. L. Hetherington.
The SpectatorTHE ART OF THE CHINESE POTTER. By R. L. Hobson - - and A. L. Hetherington. (Ernest Benn. £77s.) Notwithstanding the fact that the two capable authors oi this work could have...
THE CHILD'S BOOK OF SCOTLAND. By Sydney Dark.
The SpectatorSITORTER NOTICES. THE CHILD'S BOOK OF SCOTLAND. By Sydney Dark. I (Chapman and Hall. lOs. (3d.) This history makes good reading aloud. Almost any child will enjoy it,...
SOCIAL LIFE AMONG THE INSECTS. By William Morton Wheeler, Ph.D., Sc.D. HYMENOPTERA. By Messrs. Buckhurst, Staniland and Watson.
The SpectatorI SOCIAL LIFE AMONG THE INSECTS. By William Morton - Wheeler, Ph.D., Sc.D. (Constable. 16s. net.)- BRITISH I HYMIENOPTERA. By Messrs. Buckhurst, 6taniland and -Watson....
THE PARSON'S PROGRESS. By Compton Mackenzie.
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["Our Press is nervous and our public alarmed," Mr....]
The SpectatorI " Our Press is nervous and our public alarmed," Mlr. MacDonald coiitiniued ; but lhe eided 1b sayilng thiat his conviction was that the French and British peoPles had...
[M. Poincare's promises of stern economics and much....]
The SpectatorAI. Poilncares pri'OmiiSCS of stern CcoflOmifLS antl IVUIchi higher taxation are, of course. hicroic, hut ilucy Yu vet to be put iiltO force. All the time be liuhs l)is c \ L...
[As regards the Palatinate, the protest of Great Britain...]
The SpectatorI As regards the Palatinate, thc protest of Grcat Britain against the encouragcnienit J)v Fralne 01 the si:istcr and wholly artificial Separatist mov-cjinent, an the visit of...
[THERE is no new definite fact to record in the triangular...]
The SpectatorNEWS OF THE WEEK. HERE is no new definite fact to record in the triangular i T relations of France, Germany and Great Britain, but more potent influences have been at work...
[Into this doubtful situation, full of the possibilities of...]
The SpectatorInto this doubtful situation. full of the possibilities of I change, ani intervicw with Mr. Ranisav MacDonald, published 1) the Quotiditen, has inltro(luced onoe ecrrainitythe...
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Wine of Fury. By Leigh Rogers.
The SpectatorF IC T ION*. WINE OF FURY. Wine of Fury. By Leigh Rogers. (Grant Richards. 7s. 6d. net.) i Tinls very remarkable novel deals with the outbreak and progress of the Russian...
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[THE Prime Minister's message to India published...]
The SpectatorTHE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD. BY EVELYN WRENCH. T HE Prime Minister's message to India published by Reuter is as welcome as it is important. At the present juncture, when there...
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MATERIAL REVIEW.
The SpectatorMATERIAL REVIEW. MESSRS. ELKINGTON'S. ON MeSSrs. Elkington's expressing a desire for the Spectator's opinion of some of their goods, I went to their shop. Somehow it is...
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THE REFERENDUM.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorTHE REFERENDUM. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-I and all who live out here and see the Spectator weLcome your powerful support of the Referendum, and hope before very...
ANALYSIS OF THE LABOUR PARTY.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorANALYSIS OF THE LABOUR PARTY. [To the Editor of the SPIICTAT'OHt.] SIR,-An interesting addition to the Anialysis of Labour Members of Parliament in your issue of January 19Lhl...
A WARNING FROM INDIAN HISTORY.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorA WARNING FROM INDIAN HISTORY. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-I have lately been reading Mr. W. H. Moreland's admirable study in Indian economic history, From AAbar to...
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THE RIGHT TO REFUSE A DISSOLUTION.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorTHE RIGHT TO REFUSE A DISSOLUTION. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-Since Sir Graham Bower adduces Colonial experience upon this matter, may I give you a little...
GOLD AND SIR CHARLES ADDIS.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorGOLD AND SIR CHARLES ADDIS. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-In your article of January 19th on " Gold and Sir Charles Addis " two questions are asked as to his policy of...
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorI To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,--I suppose it is almost an impertinence for one who has had experience of " Liquor Laws " in India only to venture to intrude his...
POLITICS AND DRINK.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorLETTERS TO THE EDITOR. POLITICS AND DRINK. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sin,-Mr. Whitbread presumably writes as Chairman of the Trade Defence Association. His letter is...
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[From the British standpoint any improvement in...]
The SpectatorI From the British standpoint any imaprovemenlt in inter-ocean communications would be wvelconic. This country, certainly so far as it has influence in Central America, would...
[The proposed legislation is the outcome of the strong...]
The SpectatorThe proposed legislation is the outcome of the strong I feeling which exists in the United States to-day in fa-our of preserving the country as a Nordic nation. A majority of...
[The immigration problem is receiving considerable...]
The SpectatorThe immigration problem is receiving considerable I attention in the United States, and the existing law which expires on June 30th is certain to be amended in the direction of...
EPSTEIN AT THE LEICESTER GALLERIES.
The SpectatorART. EPSTEIN AT THE LEICESTER GALLERIES. I wouLD not pretend that the Epstein exhibition is wh1olly satisfactory. There is a disappointing absence of " important" works, and...
[In the columns of the Spectator a few weeks ago I stated...]
The SpectatorIn the columns of the Spectator a few weeks ago I stated that the only possible basis on which the Imperial Conference can be conducted is a consultative one, that is to say...
[The Spanish-speaking Press in such countries as...]
The SpectatorThe Spanish-speaking Press in such countries as | Honduras, Colombia, Cuba and elsewhere has recently contained a number of references to what is termed the "hold" of the...
[The Legislative Assembly of Tasmania has recently...]
The SpectatorThe Legislative Assembly of Tasmania has recently I decided by fourteen votes to twelve against the appointment of a Governor from outside Tasmania. For a number of years there...
[The Cape Town correspondent of the Times sends an...]
The SpectatorThe Cape Town correspondent of the Times sends an I interesting account of the visit of the British Special Service Squadron, and he tells us what an effect the visit has had...
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MR. MCKENNA ON MONEY MANAGEMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT.
The SpectatorAIR. McKENXNat MAINAGEMENT AND ON MONEY UNIEMPLOYM3E5' 1T. IN our issue of to-dlay will be found on page 176 - the full report of MAr. IcKenina's speech to the shareholders of...
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POETRY.
The SpectatorPOETRY. LOVE IN JEOPARDY. HERE by the rose-tree They planted once Of Love in Jeopardy An Italian bronze, Not love the conqueror, Not love with wings, But a boy waiting for...
THE CIVILIAN BLIND.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorTIHE CIVILIAN BLIND. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SiR,-For 124 years the Royal School for the Blind, Leatherhead, has been training, maintaining and employing blind people...
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS.
The SpectatorEXTRACTS FROM LETTERS. POLITICS AND DRINK.-The Secretary of the Anti-Prohibition League, of 35 Piccadilly, London, W. 1, writes: " You have allowed correspondents to make so...
NEAR EASTERN RELIEF.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorNEAR EASTERN RELIEF. [To the Editor of the SPLCATOR.] SIR,-When I left England for the United States in October, you allowed me to commend in your columnls the cause of the...
A REDSTART IN WINTER.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorA REDSTART IN WINTER. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,- MaV I suggest that a Redstart in winter, lately sccn y our correspondent at Wootton-under-Edge, may possibly have...
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THE FIFTY-SECOND (LOWLAND) DIVISION, 1914-1918. By Lieut.-Col. R. R. Thompson, M.C.
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THE WAR HISTORY OF THE 1ST BATTALION QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER RIFLES, 1914-1918. By Major J. Q. Henriques, T.D.
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MONETARY POLICY AND TRADE.; [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
The SpectatorFINANCE-PUBLIC & PRIVATE. [BY OUR CITY ElDITOR.) MOONETARY POLICY AND TRADE. [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,-III mV letter next week I hope to deal, as a whole, with...
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THE BRITISH FILM WEEKS.
The SpectatorTHE CINEMA. THE BRITISH FILM WEEKS. THE British Film Industry is making an effort to establish itself in the home market and to produce films which will prove attractive...
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Pencillings: Little Essays on Literature. By John Middleton Murry.
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Control of Credit, as a Remedy for Unemployment. By J. R. Bellerby.
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Carlyle Till Marriage. By D. A. Wilson.
The SpectatorCAIRLYLE TILL MARRIAGE. Carlyle Till Marriage. By D. A. Wilson. (London: Kegan I Patul. 15S.) T'IEiE is awvavs some sort of tang of the black arts about a guood biography,...
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The Shorter Poems of Matthew Prior. With an Introduction by Francis Bickley. The Abbey Classics.
The SpectatorA BOOK OF THE MOMENT. THE SHORTER POEMS OF M.ATTHEW PRIOR. The Shorter Poems of Matthew Prior. With an Intro- I duction by Francis Bickley. The Abbey Classics. (Chlapinutin...
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MR. BALDWIN'S LEADERSHIP IS SOCIALISM'S OPPORTUNITY.
The SpectatorTOPICS OF THE DAY. AlMit. BA1 T )-WIN S LEADERSHIP S()Ct IALSMIS OI~IO't'UNLTrY. r JIIE Uniioiiist Party mects on A-Mon-iday -week, 'el)rularv lith. Its members will be called...
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My Windows on the Street of the World. By James Ma or, Ph.D. 2 Vols.
The SpectatorA SPECTATOR. Mv Windows on the Street of the World. By James Mavor, I Ph.D. 2 Vols. (London: Dent. 36s. net.) IT is an exceedingly apt title that Mr. flavor has chosen for...
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THE ENGLISHMAN'S PRAYER-BOOK.
The SpectatorTHE ENGLISHMAN'S PRAYER-BOOK. BY THiE BisiioP OF NoRvicii. I. THE Houses of the Clergy and Laity will shortly b)e T rencwiag their discussions on the Revision of thc...
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THIS WEEK'S BOOKS.
The SpectatorBOOKS. THIS WEEK'S BOOKS. 3SR. CITESTERTON contributes an enthusiastic preface to a translation of The Undivine Comedy, by Zygmunt Krasinski (Harrap). The play was written in...
