15 DECEMBER 1906, Page 23

A Dictionary of Political Phrases and Allusions. By Hugh, Montgomery

and Philip G. Cambray. (Swan Sonnenschein and Co. 78. 6d.)—We do not find "Fiscal Reform" in its proper alphabetical place; "Protection" we do find. This is as it should be. Why vain repetitions ? We may take the page on which "Protection" appears as a specimen of the contents of the book. The items are "Proportionate Taxation" (reference is also made to "Graduated Taxation ") ; "Prorogation"; "Protests of the Lords" (the right of a minority to record their dissent) ; "Provided Schools"; "Provisional Orders"; "Proxy, Voting by" (a practice now discontinued) ; "Public Accounts Committee"; "Public Trustee Bill." It will be seen that the book covers a

wide range.