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This article focuses on prevailing political conditions in the U.S. and around the world, as of April 22, 1897. The protests against the Dingley bill by European countries are based upon the idea that the U.S. is abandoning the policy of non-discrimination in foreign tariff, notwithstanding its treaties, and that the way to meet this action on the part of the U.S. is for the various European Governments to lay their duties so as to keep out American products whenever possible. Another development focuses on the teaching methods of English language in the schools of the U.S. and Great Britain.

The article throws light on the book "Birds of the World, for Young People," by Charles R. Knight and Ella Hardcastle. It presents a brief description of such birds of the world as are usually to be seen in zoological collections and in museums." In fact, almost any museum which really deserves the name will contain many specimens not described in this text. And though the expressed purpose "to give special attention to birds of the U.S., to corresponding species and allied forms found in Great Britain and on the Continent of Europe and to certain of the more remarkable and interesting birds of other continents" is a pretty difficult undertaking, especially within limits of the present volume.

Focuses on various political and economic issues from around the world. Realization by the British government of the risk involved by a further restriction of the sale of cotton in Europe; Progressive degradation of the standards of administrative independence and competence in Washington; Information on charges against the striking machinists of Bridgeport; Discussion of a conference on the universities and public service.

The National Municipal League has the honor of having called the first national conference on the subject of reconstruction. To some of those who spoke at Rochester reconstruction meant mainly the repairing of war damage in Europe. To others it signified the immediate business of effecting the transition to a peace footing, but to most it implied a much wider programme. The first evening was given to representatives of Great Britain, France, Belgium and Italy who spoke, in the main, of needs of their respective countries in the task of making good the ruin wrought by the war.

Focuses on political conditions around the world at the end of World War I. Determination of international relations by military imperialism of several countries of which Prussia was the chief. Emergence of modernization from Prussian Germany; Impact of disappearance of imperial organizations on the world; Urge of countries for a compromise with Prussia; Inscription of Fourteen Points in Paris, France, to reach an agreement following the World War I; Growth of practice of international cooperation in trade; Rearrangement of Allied powers' diplomacy on the axiom of a complete victory in order to form a working partnership between the nationalist forces of Central Europe and the cause of the Allied powers; Provisions incorporated in Treaty of Peace for the disarmament of Germany as a world power; Emergence of Great Britain and the U.S. as undisputed leaders of world politics; Difficulties in amending the covenant's principles; Lack of seriousness in the attitude of victorious countries to the creation of a Europe which will be sterile to Bolshevism; Need for an international organization by which the world can be administered into an era of stability.

Speculates on the type of loan to be granted to the ruling French government in Germany by rest of European powers and the U.S. Justification given on the chimerical nature of the loan. Statistics on outstanding loans made by British investors in foreign countries under the British Empire; Implications associated with subscription of half of the amount of loan suggested, to Germany to the lender and the borrower of the loan; Reasons associated with the difficulty of floating loans in New York City.

Presents an update on recent political and social events in the U.S. and the world. Conditions in Europe after completion of five years of the First World War with Germany being curbed by France is on the verge of political and economic collapse; Tactics adopted by French Prime Minister Raymond Poincaré to escape from an awkward predicament of attending the conference to discuss the debt crisis in Europe with Great Britain and the U.S. by placing unacceptable conditions for his attendance; Reply to the questions on the closeness of nations placed by the New York World; Account of unaltered views of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson on world politics; Comment on the recommendations by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Andrew William Mellon.

The article presents information on the book "Reconstruction," by S.D. Whelpley. Whelpley dwells upon the vast mountain of public debt under which the Allied powers are struggling and thinks that, with the exception of Great Britain, the only escape is in abandoning the pretense of paying these great sums and in reducing the cost of government establishments. In spite of the physical recovery of Europe the trade of the world is less than in 1914, due to the lessened purchasing power of millions of people and to an increased industrial nationalism.

The article discusses the state of the global economy as of the third quarter of 1926 including the performance of mid-summer business, security markets and bond markets. Also discussed are the prices of agricultural produce like grain, cotton and wheat. The economic conditions in European countries are also noted such as the French government's borrowing from the Bank of France and the rising unemployment rate in Great Britain.

This section offers international business and political news briefs as of April 15, 1927. Topics discussed include Chinese Nationalists' entry into the wealthy and foreign commercial sections around Shanghai, disputes between Nicaragua's two presidential parties, and the expansion of British railway revenues. Also mentioned are improvements in French foreign trade, the German Reichsbank's increase of its gold holdings, and the firmness of the Italian lira.

The article reports on the decline in U.S. foreign trade, as of June 1928. It presents an analysis of the U.S. foreign trade position as indicated in the nation's imports and exports and the need to use exceptional care in scrutinizing the divergent conditions in certain crucial markets to maintain a satisfactory level in overseas economic efforts for 1928. It also provides an update on the foreign trade situation in Europe, Great Britain, Latin America, and the Far East.

The article provides a survey of business conditions in different countries in the world as of April 1932. A state of suspense prevails in Europe with Germany and France awaiting election results. Stern budget is said to be disappointing in Great Britain although business tone continues to be good with government adopting a new exchange policy to protect the sterling. Japanese business expectations are cited taking into consideration aid to farmers and stabilization of exchange.

The article presents an update of business activities in Europe as of August 12, 1933. According to the article, European business registered slow improvement, stock markets were as active and commodities recovered from losses. It notes that the heat wave and coming holiday season benefited British railroads, resort hotels and concessionaires. In France, the investing public took longer than a month to subscribe to its government's 10-year treasury bond offering.

The article discusses the latest business and political developments in Great Britain as of April 28, 1934. It examines the political program of the national government including the improved defences against the possibility of war in Europe, the revitalization of the agriculture sector and advancement of the housing programs. The state of the country's iron and steel sector is also examined.

At the outbreak of the war the U.S. President called upon every U.S. citizen, in the interest of keeping this country at peace and out of the European disaster, to be neutral in thought and deed. Most patriotic citizens endeavored to live up to that Presidential counsel. Many besides members of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. did not. Like the Morgans they were on the side of England by tradition, inheritance, taste, and business and other associations. Mr. J.P. Morgan owned a great deal of property there, and his banking house in London was, and is, a most influential British institution.

Focuses on political conditions in Great Britain, while discussing its foreign policy. Reason behind Britain's support of the Covenant; Comments on British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin's election campaign pledges; Compromise expected from the British government in the Italian-Ethiopian war; Discussion of the British policy in Europe; Anxiety of the German government regarding British friendship.

The article looks at the possibility that Germany will devalue the mark in 1936. Germany is said to be unlikely to devalue the mark unless its creditors will reduce its foreign obligations and interest charges. It is emphasized that the gold reserve of Germany to back its currency is only worth 28,000,000 U.S. dollars. The role being played by European countries particularly Great Britain and the Soviet Union in the strategy of Germany is explained.