The report of the Chicago Commission on Race Rela- tions,
appointed by Governor Frank 0. Lowden, of Illinois, shortly after the horrible race riots in July, 1919, has been published, and contains much matter of interest to citizens of the British Commonwealth, for whom a solution of the colour problem is a vital matter. The Commission has no panacea to suggest, but it recom- mends the enforcement of the law, mutual forbear- ance and education for both the whites and the negroes. " Each member of the Commission," says the report, " feels that he has more understanding and less prejudice than before. its work was begun "—a remark- able confession coming from a commission of representa- tive white men as well as coloured men. The Commission recommends that " a permanent local body representing both races be charged with investigating situations likely to produce clashes."
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