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The Birth-Rate The birth-rate for England and Wales in 1929 was 16.8 per thousand—the lowest ever recorded. Those who are alarmed may, however, remember that with a stationary......

Empire Free Trade In The House Of Commons, On Wednesday,

the debate on Mr. Remer's resolution advocating Empire Free Trade was hampered by the Liberal amendment, which was merely tactical. The Liberals were trying prematurely to draw......

The Hatry Trial On Friday, January 24th, At The Central

Criminal Court, Clarence Hatry was sentenced to fourteen years' penal servitude—the maximum sentence. His accomplices received smaller sentences—Daniels seven years, Dixon five......

* * * * The Coal Bill And Co-operation It

is a good sign that the Government are frankly consulting with the Liberal Party about amendments to the Coal Bill. : This is the right course for a Minority Government. By......

We Admit, However, That Sea Law Is An Exceedingly Delicate

affair as the policy 'of the United States towards it is in suspense. At least America has not yet adjusted herself to either the League or its consequences. It is argued that......

The Blasphemy Laws The Second Reading Of The Blasphemy Laws

(Amend- ment) Bill was passed on Friday, January 24th, in the House of Commons by a majority of 54. The operative clause reads : " After the passing of this Act no criminal......

L O Rd Darling Made A Very Clever Move By Proposing That

the rule by which the Railway Trade Unions are protected against malingering should be substituted for the tests which the Government have provided in the Unemployment Insurance......

Bank Rate, 5 Per Cent., Changed From Si Per Cent.

on December 12th, 1929. War Loan (5 per cent.) was on Wednesday 10011 ; on Wednesday week, 100* ; a year ago, 1024 ; Funding Loan (4 per cent.) was on Wednesday 861 ; on......