25 JANUARY 1935, page 2

A ,‘ New Deal " For Canada ?

The political situation in Canada has taken a remark- able turn, for Mr. Bennett, with President Roosevelt to inspire, and an impending General Election to stimu- late, him, has......

A Notable Precedent A Passage In The Chancellor Of The

Exchequer's speech at Belfast last week deserves more attention than it has so far received. Referring to the part played by the international force, and the British contingent......

President Roosevelt's Social Services The Particulars Of...

of social security have now been sent to Congress, and embodied in a Bill which has been introduced by Senator Wagner. They include unemployment compensation, old-age benefits,......

The Saar Refugees The Refugee Problem Created By The Result

of the Saar plebiscite is eloquent testimony to the atmosphere of intimidation created by the victorious Nazis, in spite of the Rome agreement and the repeated assurances of......

Farm Labourers' Insurance The Recommendations Of Sir...

committee on unemployment insurance for agricultural workers will, if adopted by the Government, mark a substantial extension of the fabric of social security in this country.......

Japan's Aspirations The Statement Of Policy Issued By The...

Foreign Minister, M. Hirota, on Monday, must be regarded as conciliatory in intention, and one event to which he made reference—the conclusion of negotiations for the sale of......

The Herring Bill , Five Months Have Elapsed Since The

Sea Fish Com- mission made its report on the herring industry, and it is therefore necessary, in view of the desperate plight of the fishermen, that the Herring Industry Bill......