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The world powers profess to have been entirely ignorant of the extent to which China had supplied herself with European-made guns and ammunition. In the outburst of wisdom that follows the event, it is gravely proposed that the civilized nations of the world, which have brought to perfection the instruments of destruction, shall monopolize their use, and prohibit their sale to barbarians. In another development, the copyright controversy between Canada and Great Britain appears to be nearing a fortunate conclusion. The pending bill has the support apparently of all factions in Canada, while satisfying as well the aggrieved parties, the English authors and publishers.

This article focuses on the political developments in various parts of the world. Mr. William Howard Taft, in his long speech of acceptance, is, of course, enthusiastic over the policies and methods of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and the Republican party. As to corporations, Mr. Taft declares that the task of the next Administration is distinct from and a progressive development of that which has been performed by President Theodore Roosevelt. The festival at Quebec has been as much a tribute by Britain to France as by the British Canada of the present to the French Canada of the past. Great Britain may regard the present with satisfaction, if with a sigh at the difficulties that have been surmounted on the way, France cannot help looking back with a pang to what was and reflecting sadly on what might have been.

The political outlook and the status of the Canadian people are obviously the subject of considerable misunderstanding in various quarters, ranging from the American Senate to several leading British newspapers and it may not be inopportune at this time to attempt an analysis of the existing situation. The war emphasized the common contention of both schools of thought. The Canadian people found themselves committed by the acts of British statesmen over whom they had absolutely no control to a struggle which was to cost them 60,000 precious lives and endless money. Inevitably the weakness and unsatisfactory nature of their position was driven home to intelligent Canadians and there was considerable discussion of the situation in the press. From the very beginning of the peace negotiations there was on several points a vital divergence of views between the British and the Canadian representatives.

This section offers international news briefs as of September 1, 1923. It cites the sharp increases in Canada's foreign trade for June and the decline of foreign trade returns of Great Britain for July. It also reports on the French position on the reparation issue and the change in the German Cabinet.

Comments on the significance of the Imperial Conference to Canada. Increase in the number of fervid supporters of a creed of nationalist isolation in Canada; Burden of a legacy of debt and taxation which has halted material development and checked the flow of immigration necessary for the profitable and efficient use of the huge physical plant acquired in the pre-war years; Regard to the British Crown and Parliament by Imperialists in Canada, as the supreme repositories of sovereignty in the Commonwealth; Similarity between the Liberal party of Canada led by Mackenzie King and the Democratic party in the United States; Information on the economic situation of Canada.

This section offers world news briefs as of November 24, 1923. Canada's exports for the year ending September 1923 increased to 377,669,774 million U.S. dollars, compared with 311,293,992 U.S. dollars in 1922. The British Government is planning to ask Parliament to impose four new duties on foreign produce. The German Government has decided to have the paper marks to be exchangeable into the new rentenmarks.

The article looks at the growing importance of Canada as a manufacturing center for the British Empire (BE) in May 1924. Topics covered include the profitability of the Canadian manufacturing industries, the level of exports to countries of the BE, and the expansion of the trade relations between Canada and Great Britain.

The article offers information on British exports to Russia and Canada. It is said that Great Britain started considering the prospect of increasing sales to Soviet Union as long ago as April 1932. Great Britain was the Soviet's best foreign customer, however, it only managed to be the third best supplier. It also gave Canada its consent to give preference to products which are coming from the Soviet Union in fair volume.

The article reports on the possible implication of the trade war between Great Britain and Japan for Canadian products. The Canadian goods are expected to benefit from the dispute since they will be preferred more by British overseas markets. The Canadian market is also favored by the balance of trade. The principal export is wheat. In the anti-dumping machinery of the Canadian tariff laws, arbitrary valuations on dumped goods have been set.

Focuses on various political and social developments taking place in the world. Relations of China with Great Britain and Japan; Struggle of Ethiopia against the advancing Italian troops; Declaration by German Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler to abolish the veterans' organization, the Stalhelm; Details of the reciprocal trade agreements between the U.S. and Canada; Observation of Armistice Day in a peaceful fashion throughout the world; Achievement of army balloonists in the flight of the stratosphere balloon, "Explorer 11," jointly sponsored by the Army Air Corps and the National Geographic Society; Views of Secretary Cordell Hull against the temporary law that makes it mandatory upon the President to declare an embargo against both belligerents at the outbreak of war; Description of the proceedings leading up to the decision of judge James P. Coleman on the utility holding-company law; Observation of negotiations arranged between France and Germany by semi-official organ, Le Temps; Discussion of indecency involved in the play "Tobacco Road," by Sally Rand; Details of strikes by white-collar workers in the U.S.; Developments related to the company unions in steel, rubber and other industries.

The article examines the business condition of several countries in Europe, Latin America, Far East and Canada as of August 1936. Great Britain has set record foreign trade figures in July. Venezuelan purchases of U.S. equipment has surpassed the buying activity of Argentina. The U.S.-Canada trade treaty has benefited manufacturers of iron and steel products as well as fruit and vegetable and cotton producers in the U.S.

The article offers news briefs related to business as of March 1937. There is likelihood that the armament industry in Great Britain would lead to economic crisis. The topics that form part of the reform program of Canadian Transport Minister C. D. Howe include the capitalization of Canadian National Railways, the establishment of a tans-Canada air service, and control of carriers under federal license. Prices of several products in Japan have increased including tuna fish, beef, and bread.

The section offers updates on businesses in various countries as of April 1937. Despite the interest of Germany's government for a conservation that will lead to an economic new deal, the government of Great Britain has no plans of canceling their disarmament program. General Motors has offered strikers in Oshawa, Ontario a five-day, 44-hour week with wage increases deal. However, the strikers refused to accept the deal. For the fiscal year that ended March 31, 1937, the total trade of Canada has increased to 1,733,000,000 U.S. dollars.

This section offers international news briefs as of December 4, 1937. Business recession is affecting Canada with a reported 1 million U.S. dollars drop in commercial loans and 16% decline in bank clearings especially in Toronto and Montreal. The new trade deal between the U.S. and Great Britain is expected to benefit farmers and business stability in the sterling-dollar area. France's financial condition continues to improve with the reported high levels of tax collections, franc, and gold.

The article focuses on the booming Canadian steel industry which is being driven by Great Britain's demand for armament materials. It was reported that Great Britain has also made arrangements with Canadian steel mills to supplement the production of British steel mills which are operating near capacity, further necessitating expansion projects in Canadian plant facilities. Companies that include Algoma Steel Corp. and Steel Company of Canada have both launched expansion programs to meet the increasing demand.

Explores the possibilities of unification of Canada with the U.S. on the political and economic front, in the wake of weakening influence of Great Britain, and discusses the implications thereof. Vulnerability of the economy of Great Britain; Impact of the American Revolution over Great Britain; Importance of New York for Canada as a source of capital; Effect of development of domestic Canadian market over Great Britain; Decreasing dependence of Canada on Great Britain; Efforts of Great Britain to maintain ties with its dominions; Hostility of Canadian market towards Great Britain; Escalation of U.S. influence in the Canadian market; Dissociation of Canada with Great Britain on the political front; Significance of the Canadian visit of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Impact of the U.S. on the nature of the Canadian foreign policy; Statistical account of trade between Canada and the U.S.; Aftermath of the repeal of the Corn Laws; Account of consequences faced by Canada due to end of reciprocity with the U.S.; Limits of Canadian Confederation; View that Canadian economy is highly unstable due to its dependence on primary products; Conception that tariff or political unity with the United States would integrate Canada into a balanced economic system.

The article reports on the possible repercussions for the Canadian wheat market following the proposed barter trade involving U.S. wheat and cotton for Great Britain's tin and rubber goes through. It states if the barter contract goes through, the Canadian government will be forced to continue with guaranteed minimum wheat prices and will have to absorb all the western wheat offered to it. It states Canada has offered a three percent rebate in excise tax to the U.S. to counter the barter threat.

This article focuses on the socio-political issues. The Siege of Tientsin has been eased slightly by British capitulation to Japan on the question of discussing the broader aspects of British-Japanese relationships. Although the Japanese extremists appear to have given ground in permitting the conference dealing with the issue to be held in Tokyo rather than Tientsin, Great Britain retreated to the extent of agreeing to discuss the surrender of the four Chinese. J. Monroe Smith, late President of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana who borrowed $500,000 on faked credit of the University and lost $430,000 of it speculating in cotton, has given himself up in Canada.

The article offers information on the contract signed between the British government and the Aluminum Co. of Canada. The motive behind the agreement was to expand the production of Canadian industry to fulfill the requirements of war. Several companies that are to undergo expansion under the deal, include Foundation Co. of Canada, Dominion Engineering Works, and Canadian General Electric Co.

The article offers news briefs related to business. No provision has been made by the British government regarding its financial assistance to industries which were forced to evacuate special defense zones. The Tokyo government has imposed new restriction on foreign movie imports due to the increase of its frozen assets. Canadians have been obliged to register for compulsory training for home defense in August 1940.

The article focuses on the role of Canada as a liaison between the U.S. and Great Britain during the war emergency. It is stated that Canada took over this role first in 1938 when it sacrificed advantages under the Ottawa Empire Agreements of 1932 to permit the Great Britain-U.S. trade agreement which included Canada. The position of Canada has been strengthened by the joint defense pact for North America and later by the Hyde Park agreement for pooling U.S.-Canadian aid to Great Britain.

The article reports that a reciprocal tax agreement between Canada and Great Britain is expected under which British-owned factories in the U.S. would be exempted from taxes.

The article reports on the latest developments in Canada's aircraft industry as of March 18, 1944. It cites that although Canada's aircraft production has increased, the country is still dependent on the U.S. and Great Britain for its engine supply. The Canadian government's postwar plan, in cooperation with the industrial sector, was initiated by Ralph P. Bell, director general of Aircraft Production.

The article offers information on the housing contracts of Great Britain in Canada.

The article reports that Canadians are expecting nearly 1,000,000,000 dollars for mutual aid in the fiscal year, 1945-1946, from the Parliament of Canada. It states that the more money Parliament will lend for mutual aid in war supplies, the more Canadian dollars Great Britain will have for purchasing non-war goods in Canada. It mentions munitions and industrial items, whose shipments were made in the last fiscal year, including 767 aircrafts and 1,000 naval and cargo vessels.

The article reports on the concerns of the government of Canada on the adverse impact, on the trade relations between Canada and Great Britain post World War II, as the economy of Great Britain faces slump due to war expenditure thereby hampering a vital market for Canada.

The article presents information on the efforts being made by the Canadian exporters to appraise the future of the British-Canadian trade in view of the financial problems of Great Britain. It discusses the cancellation of import permits in Great Britain due to the shortage of foreign exchange reserves, which the country wants to use only for high-priority goods and services, and the possible revision or elimination of Empire preferential tariffs.

The article offers information on the agitation among the Canadian exporters related to the import policy of Great Britain. It states that the shortage of Canadian dollar is becoming a concern among the Canadian exporters. It mentions that the exporters are urging James A. MacKinnon, Canadian minister of trade and commerce, to communicate with the British government.

The article reports on the export expansion program of Canada under the leadership of Canadian Trade and Commerce Minister James MacKinnon. MacKinnon plans to export goods worth 1.75 billion U.S. dollars in 1946 and 1947 with the help of Great Britain and other commonwealth countries. MacKinnon plans to increase exports to Latin America, to open more offices abroad and to step up trade publicity programs.

The article reports that the first major transaction of 1946 in Canada will be the negotiation of a loan with Great Britain to allow Canadian exports to continue to move forward. Topics mentioned include instructions to British vessels not to take on foods and supplies at Canadian ports, the exhaustion of Britain's supply of Canadian dollars by the end of 1945, and the compilation of a budget of British demands in Canada for 1946 and 1947.

The article focuses on Canada's loan to Great Britain arranged in March 1946, which is said to imply a much per-capita effort by Canadian taxpayers. Major provisions of the loan agreement, which is similar to and in some respects contingent upon the Anglo-American loan terms, are outlined. Special clauses of this loan are also explained. According to Canadian Finance Minister J. L. Ilsley and British Exchequer chancellor Hugh Dalton, failure of the U.S. Congress to approve the Anglo-American agreement would make consultation and revision necessary.

The article offers information on the contracts between Great Britain and Canada that will enhance the export of animal products. It states that the contracts will ensure a British market for animal products that will help in reducing the Canadian dependence on wheat export. It mentions that ham and bacon are the most important commodities covered in the contracts.

The article discusses the Canadian and British governments' trade deal in 1946 involving the sale of a minimum 811 million bushels of wheat over a four-year period, deemed the biggest peacetime state-trading deal on record.

The article details the organizational structure of the Combined Production and Resources Board, which was developed to manage economic and military requirements for the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The Combined Production and Resources Board was organized around the concept of providing materials and equipment for the western Allies combined military command which was battling the Axis nations. One of the accomplishments of the Board, which was dissolved in 1945, was the success of its committees, such as the Truck Committee that analyzed the production of wheeled transport vehicles during World War II. Topics include problems caused by the British procurement requirements and factors contributing to the success of the international organization. INSET: Text of the Charter of the Combined Production and Resources....

The article focuses on the rising dependence of Great Britain on Canada for food imports in 1946 based on the figures released by the Ottawa Department of Trade & Commerce in Ontario. Britain increased its purchase of Canadian wheat and flour imports to 87% in the first half of the year, two and one-half times higher than their pre-World War II level. It also purchased four million dozens of Canadian eggs a month from its prewar average purchase of 1,400,000 dozens a year. Bacon's deliveries to London, England rose to 350 million pounds in 1947.

News briefs related to politics and government are presented. Scientist Albert Einstein warned that the U.S. military is becoming increasingly controlling through influence in the government, education, science, and industry. The author reports a possible plan to use exiled King Michael of Rumania to gain influence for the U.S. and Great Britain in the Balkans. Information on the sale of war supplies to China's Chiang Kai-shek by Canada is presented.

The article reports on the cooperation between the capital of the U.S., Canada and Great Britain to build a silver and cobalt smelter in Cobalt, Ontario.

The article reports that newspapers can expect reductions of from 5 percent to 15 percent in the amount of paper they want in 1951. The reasons for the trend include the increased British spending on newsprint from Canada. Another is the fact that U.S. newspapers have gone bigger that they are now using 60 percent of the total world supply.

The article discusses the trend towards the movement of capital from Great Britain to Canada, as of May 1953. It states that the British government is promoting investments in Canada. British Newfoundland Corp., a British development company, proposes to exploit the mining and timber resources of Newfoundland. Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. also plans to construct a synthetic plant in Ontario.

The article presents information on political conditions in the U.S. during 1955. Great Britain and Canada have in effect already spoken that they will not support the U.S. in atomic war. At a press dinner, U.S. politician Edward Corsi, who is a big, outspoken Republican was quite frank about his job. He in the 1952 campaign promised foreign-language audiences to revise the "un-American" Walter-McCarran Immigration Act but hasn't been able to do so. He got through the three-year "Refugee Relief Act" which is a flop.