22 APRIL 1949, page 2

The Voice Of Labour Again

The resolutions discussed at the Easter conferences of organisations within the Labour movement boded ill for Sir Stafford Cripps, the Labour Party and, for that matter, Great......

Iranian Rumours

The prospect of increased Russian pressure on Iran is likely, though the evidence that it has already begun is still slight. Moat of the rumours of frontier incidents and......

Israel's Candidature

Israel's application for membership of the United Nations received a chillier reception than had been expected and, as a result, has been referred back to the Political......

Themselves Alone ?

The declaration of the Republic of Eire at midnight on Easter Day was not an occasion for superlatives. It was an occasion for reservations and qualifications. Ireland (minus......

Complications Of American Aid

The way in which the American Government and people rise to the occasion again and again to keep the programme of aid to Europe moving is magnificent, but nothing can make it......