11 MAY 1929, page 34

Finance—public And Private

Securities and the Election RIGHTLY or wrongly, it is assumed that, for good or for ill, the result of the General Election must have a con- siderable effect upon the course of......

Stock Market Fears.

Finally, of course, there is the possibility of the election resulting in something like a stalemate, with the Conser vative Government returned to office, but with its power......

Some Apprehensions.

I think, perhaps, therefore, it may be useful if I try and make clear some of the reasons why holders of securities, and more especially of what is known as high-class Home......

Rentier Fears.

Moreover, if to the other influences were added th fact of more severe direct taxation, a further impet might be given to the downward . movement (a) beta of the bigger......

Co-operation.

Of course, it might be that ultimate salvation wo come along the lines of wage earners and capitalists operating in the matter of cheaper production, thereby counteracting some......

No Zeal For Economy.

Unfortunately, no one of the three political parties is really displaying the cause of National Economy upon its banner, but roughly and, I think, fairly stated, the......

If Labour Wins.

Assuming, on the - other hand, that Labour came into k office with su ffi cient strength to carry out its pro ramme, attention would probably be quickly directed to the......

If The Conservatives Win.

Assuming, then, for the moment that each party adheres to its programme, the outlook would seem to be something as follows : If the Conservative Government were returned to......

If The Liberals Win.

Assuming for the moment the rather improbable event of a Liberal Administration, it will be seen that the mere prospect of very large loan operations competing with existing......