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Comments on political and socio-economic issues. Interpretation of U.S. senators on the letter sent by British statesman Edward Grey on the Lodge program; Recommendation of U.S. Department of Treasury secretary Carter Glass for disarmament, resumption of industrial life and activity, and the imposition of adequate taxes to aid in the recovery of Europe from the World War I; Speculation for a possible opposition to the proposed extension of further credits to Europe in the U.S. Congress; Dilemma of Germany on the demand of the Allied countries for the surrender of war leaders Paul von Hinderburg and Erich Ludendorff.

Discusses the opinion of economist John Maynard Keynes on the political and economic situation of Europe. Refusal of American public opinion to accept the European economic condition pointed out by Keynes; Impact of war attrition on the economic situation of Europe; Suggestion by the author that the restoration of the economy should be done by a common policy of treating all nations as sufferers of the same economic problems; Assertion of the author that the treaty of peace should recognize the general clauses of common problems and not with the imposition of special penalties on nations most guilty for the war; Proposals of Keynes for the recuperation of Europe through the modification of the treaty.

Discusses the impact of starvation and anarchy in post-war Europe. Reference on "Under Fire" of French novelist Henri Barbusse on the on the horrors of war and famine; Weakness of the Liberal mind is to depreciate the factor of force in human affairs; Comparison of France with the militarism of Napoleon; Failure of the Paris Peace Conference gain moral authority; British foreign policies in the Baltic States to secure its independence and self-determination; Creation of a German mercenary corps to ward off further Bolshevik ambitions in the Baltic; Assertion of the author that the class war which hunger has sharpened smolders beneath it and everywhere the precarious social balance of power is reflected in the feebleness of the central authority; Claim of the author that anarchy is working out to be the cure uncertainty of the future of Russia; Control of central authority cannot emerge out of hunger.

Discusses the repercussions of the post-war peace settlement in the political and diplomatic standing of Europe and the U.S. Assertion of Pierrepont B. Noyes of the International Rhineland Commission that the peace treaty is the most difficult and the most dangerous in all history; Plight of Europe is not associated with America moral withdrawal rather it was developed at the very time when the U.S. was intimately associated with European diplomacy; Diplomatic defeat of the Americans at the peace settlement and their intention conceal their war aim debacle; News on the impending victory of Aleksandr Kolchak and the blockade of Germany and neutrals on Russia; Answer of the author to the appeal of Noyes for a moral leadership is that the Americans simply do not know the diplomatic game played in Europe; Permanent peace is doomed because the U.S. is outside of the concert of nations; Factors on why the policy still prevailed; Importance of American involvement in the reconstruction of Europe.

This article discusses the mean of Korean peace for overcrowded, nationalistic Japan. As Japan's power and population multiplied, so did its problems. Food and raw materials had to be imported to supply the new urban population and new machines, and to be paid for by exports. Expanding national armaments, designed to preserve the independence of the nation in an era of Asian colonization, had to be financed. Urban communities have already reached the saturation point, yet the tide of migration from over-populated farming areas to the industrial cities is equivalent to one new city of nearly a million inhabitants every year.

Focuses on reconstruction activities of the administration of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson after the First World War. Criticism of the U.S. War Department for discharging soldiers at the gates of their camps; Reference to the establishment of War Industries Board; Discussion of expiry of the price arrangement with the copper industry; Information about the plan of the government to stabilize copper prices; Details about a speech given by Wilson in which there are only three acceptances of responsibility within the field of domestic American affairs; Need of a centralized agency to get great public works by the federal government.

Editorial. Focuses on the possibility of reconstruction in the United States following the end of the first major European war of the twentieth century. Need for people to change to a social structure that bases its foundation on peace and economic development; Rapid transition from a peace to a war economy mobilized through social control; Anticipation of future conflicts.

Comments on the national attitude toward unemployment in the U.S. Decline in the demand for workers in the war industries; Preparation for retrenchment of employees in the manufacture of merchant ships; Need for the government to utilize federal employment agencies to formulate a policy in advance of the threatened unemployment; Assessment of the strategic reserve of labor demand; Consideration of the allied problems of unemployment and reconstruction.

Presents letters to the editor in response to the articles and topics discussed in the previous issues. Commentaries on the book on political decentralization; Admiration on the magazine's attitude towards the questions of war and peace; Reaction on the article concerning an imaginary conversation between Jehovah, Mephistopheles and the Kaiser.

Focuses on British Prime Minister Lloyd George's acceptance of British Governor Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice Lansdowne's invitation to restate British war aims in a more conciliatory spirit. Emphasis on the British government's advocation of the use of liberal political propaganda as an indispensable means of uniting the Allies and dividing and defeating Germany as enemies within the gates and as furtive pro-Germans; Influence of the active peace policy of the Bolsheviki and the growing power of the British labor party in forcing the Allied governments to grant to political weapons their proper place in the warfare against German militarism.

Editorial. Discusses various issues relating to world politics. Advertisement of the Socialist protest against the German government's peace policy; Description of the probable economic collapse in the Hapsburg dominion; U.S. President Wilson's issuance of an address focused in aiding the Russian revolutionists in their political attack on the moral endurance of the people of Central Europe.

Focuses on preparations for industrial reconstruction after the First World War. Apprehension of Americans that having entered the war late they may still be in the thick of military preoccupations when peace comes; Comparison between reconstruction efforts in Great Britain and the United States; Discussion of the proposal of the Reconstruction Committee of the British Cabinet regarding industrial development; Comment on the plan of the Committee according to which the Joint Standing Industrial Councils will serve as national legislative and judicial bodies with comprehensive home-rule powers within their trades; Information on problems confronting the British industry.

Analyzes the peace plan of the Soviet Union. "No annexation, no indemnities" term coined by the Russian Revolution; Allotted budget for the restoration of districts; Characteristic Russian attitude towards wrong-doing; Explanation on the concept of no annexations; Maxim Gorky's argument that the war will continue for the satisfaction of British, Italian ad French imperialism.

Discusses the extent of the effort of the United States to help the republic of Russia as reflected in the activities of the American Commission that visited Petrograd. Establishment of basis of cooperation; Assistance in resurrecting the Russian credit and in giving Russia the benefit of American industrial resources and technical skill; Responsibilities assigned to the American Commission during its visit to Russia; Evaluation of the impact of the Russian Revolution; Effort of the Russian government to undermine militarism and to reform its foreign policy.

Asserts that making the world safe for democracy following the end of World War I depends upon how the Allies make use of their victory. Redrawing of the map with the creation of Poland in Europe and the dismemberment of Turkey; Creation of an international organization to enforce peace; Dealing with colonialism and imperialism.

Focuses on the resurrection of the kingdom of Poland by the Central Empires. Enthusiasm shown by English ministers during various Polish revolutions, for the establishment of Poland; Increase in powers of the Soviet Union in central Europe caused by the weakening of the Central Empires; Difficulty in path of the creation of such entity is question of boundary; Demand by Poles for the inclusion of large districts which have been German or Austrian, in the new kingdom.

Focuses on the discussion of the possible terms of peace in the British and German press. Fighting of an essentially defensive war; Proposed annexations of territory; Thinking in terms of an exclusive and jealous national sovereignty; Lessons of war; Duration of the war and the negotiations for peace; Political and economic future of the Balkans; Foundation for a treaty of peace; Provision for the withdrawal from France and Belgium.

Discusses various events and happenings related to the reconstruction and the political situation in England. Appointment and activities of the Prime Minister's Reconstruction Committee; "After-the-war" schemes which are being put forward in all directions; Position that women have won for themselves in the industrial and public life; Changed attitudes which employers and general public are beginning to take towards labor questions; Issues related to the Trade Union Congress.

Comments on key issues pertaining to the establishment of peace and security in Europe citing the control of German aggression published in the September 1916 issue of the periodical "Round Table" which is a publication of English political thinkers. Destruction of Germany's political and military control over her neighbors; Guarantee of public right and peace by the Allies in Europe; Development of a treaty of peace among the Allies by denying military power and aggression by the Germans; Military organization in Europe; Peace terms and international policy of the Allies.

Argues that the United States is responsible at the peace congress if it will abandon its neutrality policy. Prevalent views among Americans that the country is destined to take an influential part in the termination and settlement of the war; Analysis of President Woodrow Wilson's neutrality appeal of August 19, 1914; Demand for a constructive policy that will both safeguard the interests of the nation and also enable the United States to exert its influence in formulating and securing the public right of the world; Claim of the author that the Americans are not justified in criticizing the aims of the Allies as long as they remain in self-centered ease and refuse to assume international responsibilities.

Discusses the politician, George Louis Beer's argument in favor of a departure in American Foreign policy which to the majority of American citizens will be seen obnoxious and dangerous. Emphasis on Beer's proposal of an intimate association in international politics between Great Britain and the United States; Consideration of the participation of the United States in European international council as the only way in redeeming such a responsibility for the peace of the world; Focus on the United States' recognition of an obligation in making their foreign policy contribute to the peace of the world.

The first week of the annual Convention of the American Federation of Labor in Atlantic City would seem to have demonstrated once more the backwardness of American organized labor and the inadequacy of American labor leadership as exemplified by the so-called "Gompers machine." This backwardness and inadequacy, obvious enough and disastrous enough in the piping times of peace, stand out with startling clearness against the world's present social unrest and are well-nigh fatal to the chances of an intelligent American movement toward reconstruction.

The article focuses on various developments outside the U.S. as of March 15, 1919. In Great Britain the recent outbreak of several unauthorized strikes has evoked, from unexpected quarters, enthusiastic and unsolicited testimonials to the high quality of the trade union officials. Also there is an analysis of the significance of the Conference of Berne, Indiana on the ongoing conference in Paris, France on world peace. Perhaps the most serious criticism of the Conference is that it has given no clarion call to the younger generation.

The article throws light on the German peace proposals which are compelling statesmen everywhere to reexamine their positions. When the war is over, countries shall be facing what is practically the reconstruction of the whole world, but no nation will be profoundly affected by the inevitable readjustment. Every subject people and every nationalistic group seeking self-expression will appear before the peace conference asking for independence or self-government. In. such an overwhelming embarrassment of questions, issues and problems, it would seen as if there were one safe course for commentator or statesman, and that is to fall back upon certain broad general principles.

Focuses on atomic energy control reforms proposed by Bernard Baruch, U.S. delegate to the Atomic Energy Commission of the United Nations and Soviet diplomat Andrei Gromyko. Proposal by Baruch that the Security Council veto power possessed by the great powers should not apply to any phase of the Atomic Development Authority's activities; Agreement between nations to outlaw atomic weapons and to destroy all such weapons within 30 days after ramification under the proposal from Andrei Gromyko; Provision that the Security Council upon all matters which are not procedural, shall act by an affirmative majority vote of seven of eleven members; Charges made by Syria and Lebanon that British and French maintained troops in their countries and thereby threatened peace; Need for establishment of an effective system of balanced representation in the General Assembly with real authority vested in the Assembly.

Examines opportunities presented by foreign trade for world peace and domestic prosperity in the United States. Stable domestic economy as a requisite for a profitable export trade; Misconception that shipping industrial goods to agricultural nations might result in their competing with the U.S.; Strong position of the U.S. to give substantial stimulus to international commerce in the postwar era; Imperative of abandoning high tariffs and economic nationalism which serve as hindrances to trade; Reminder that strength in world trade alone does not guarantee domestic prosperity.

This article presents information regarding a protest in favor of peace. Monitors with blue arm bands turned ahead to post themselves at intersections and see that the traffic signals were observed. A photographer dropped to one knee, adjusted his camera and took a pot shot at the marchers as they waited for the light to change so that could cross Van Ness.

This article focuses on the vicissitudes of the Middle East issue. The confusion is compounded of intra-regional tensions and big-power conflicts, and the confusion is the worse confounded because conditions in this region are affected, to a greater degree than in most others, by developments elsewhere on this globe. The unabating Arab-Israel hostility has seriously unsettled the whole Middle East. The armistice agreements of 1949 stopped the fighting, but the subsequent failure to reach a final peace settlement has left this sore to fester.

The article discusses the latest business activities outside of the U.S. as of March 28, 1936. In Europe, the results of the international conferences that were held in London, England and Rome, Italy signify that Germany will not be penalized with sanctions for breaking treaty obligations. The conference in London also resulted in a reconstruction plan for Europe, including a pledge by Great Britain to provide military assistance to France if attacked by Germany. The situations in the Soviet Union and Canada are also presented.

An uxifortified border has been a psychological influence toward peace between the U.S. and Canada, just as it is between two States of the Union. Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield of the Methodist Episcopal Church, whose field includes Mexico, Central America, Panama, and Peru, proposes that we apply to the Mexican border the same doctrine of common sense and good-will that has been so signally successful in the case of Canada; he suggests that we dismantle the twelve forts along the border, with their 8,350 soldiers and 450 officers, substituting for them an organization of boundary police.

Criticizes the U.S. government for not supporting Great Britain in its time of crises when the Nazis threaten it. Fact that when France fell, and the beaches and fields of England were threatened, the U.S. drove a hard deal for a few aged destroyers; Discussion of the socio-economic conditions of people in Great Britain; Response of U.S. senators on American supplies being sent to Great Britain at the time of crises; Statement that some men in the U.S. still believe that there is no difference between democratic England and fascist Germany; Information on forces behind the U.S. President's foreign policy; Report that either the U.S. must end the war on whatever terms and spare the people of England from further suffering or must give her aid; Statement that if German dictator Hitler ends the war by conquering the world, it will still not be peace.

Disgraceful as were the breaking up of the unofficial peace meeting at the Trocadero in Paris on November 27 and the hooting down of such distinguished men as Viscount Cecil, Signor Scialoja, the German delegates, and especially Alanson B. Houghton, who was not allowed to read a word of his speech, they were less significant than the unanimous condonation of this public rowdyism and bad manners by the French press, the legal and police authorities, and the government. It will make plain to intelligent men everywhere that it is France that blocks the way both to peace and to economic sanity in the world; people see clearly the lengths to which its officialdom is willing to go even to stop criticism of its policies.

Presents paragraphs about post-First World War economic conditions in the United States that a journalist thought should be included in President Calvin Coolidge's speech to Congress. Government misinformation about the country's prosperity, elimination of industrial waste, and higher productivity; Decline of wholesale prices, wages of industrial workers, and purchasing power; Danger of overproduction and industrial depression; Signs of the end of the building boom; Recommendation for an appropriation for the Federal Employment Service.

Discusses the significance of the Guarantee Pact signed by Germany with France. Question on the German mindset on the loss Alsace-Lorraine to France; German hatred of France is rooted in the occupation of the Rhineland and the Saar by the French and the French support of the Succession States of Central Europe; Assertion of the author that Germany is prepared to make almost any concession in the matter of French security at the price of such renunciation on the part of France; Significance of the security of France and Belgium to the national security of Great Britain; Belief of the author on the German sincerity to offer the guarantee pact for the simple reason that what the Germans offer is the least possible price at which they can obtain something they want and are willing to pay for.

The article discusses the reconstruction of the U.S. following World War I and the unemployment problem facing the country. It considers the U.S. economic conditions as of December 1918, the need for the federal and state governments to start schemes for public improvements, and the responsibility of businessmen in addressing the impending labor problems following the war. The importance of industrial relations is emphasized.

The article highlights the views of business and financial leaders about reconstruction after World War I. New York Life Insurance Co. president Darwin P. Kingsley predicts that the U.S. will be looked to for leadership as the general reconstruction work begins around the world. National City Bank president Frank A. Vanderlip comments on how government regulations have brought fictitious conditions into the industrial and commercial life of Americans.

The article presents a speech by Massachusetts Senator John W. Weeks, delivered at the U.S. Congress in 1918, in which he exhorted the Congress to appoint a Reconstruction Committee that will institute proper action to fortify the nation against impending national and international developments. Weeks urges the government to protect war workers and to resume construction of necessary public works. He tackles the labor situation in the country and the issue of trusts and combinations.