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Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Contention that the forces seeking to outlaw war by declaring it a crime, by depriving national legislatures of the power of appropriating funds for military and naval force, and, finally, by calling upon the peoples of the world to resist war have aims common to those supporting the cynical Covenant of Nations, whose sole purpose is to uphold the strong against the weak; Reference to the article "Professor McDougall Returns to Religion" which explains human conduct in terms of mechanism; Information on the library of the Louisiana State University; Account of deteriorating conditions of the Chinese government; Focus on the All-Russian Central Executive Committees of Workmen's and Peasant's Deputies address to Soviet authorities; Stand taken by French in the Ruhr district; Statement that the self-styled liberal is the least liberal and open-minded of all men; Comments on the execution "The Efficiency and Economy Policy"; Suggestions for formation of a third party in the U.S.

Argues on the attitude the U.S. should take regarding possible war in Europe between Great Britain and Germany. Presentation of letters sent in by the readers of the journal on alternative policies to be adopted by the U.S. government in the wake of the European war; Recommendation to stand in favor of democracy and against the fascists by offering military support to the victims of aggression; Significance of lending support to smaller European nations being aggressed by Germany; Suggestion of formation of positive policy towards peace by the U.S.

The article presents the author's views on the United States' policies towards Formosa, Taiwan. The article states that Formosa is a liability, not an asset, so long as there is on the mainland opposite a hostile and powerful country supported by the still greater power of the Soviet Union. What Formosa means to the United States, depends on whether China proper is hostile or friendly or at least neutral. Until the U.S. withdraws from Formosa, a considerable part of her navy must remain in Formosan waters.

Two and a half years of warfare have brought China and Japan not nearer decision but only to a new phase, a phase of greater complexity in some respects, of greater simplicity in others. For there are now two different aspects to the Far Eastern war, one wholly internal and having to do with a test of strength between China and Japan alone; the other wholly external, having to do with the effects of the world conflict on the Far East. When the Japanese army had reconciled itself to the necessity of fighting a long war, which was six months after the war began and six months after everybody except the Japanese army had recognized it, it adopted the strategy of eventual rule through Chinese as the easiest and cheapest way of administering a country of vast dimensions.

The article discusses the influence of Russian colonization in the history of China. According to the author, Russia's successful conquer of Manchuria in China and the undermining of the Nationalist government by widespread revolts had put an end to a chapter in Chinese history. The professional conservatives and professional radicals also noted that Chinese Nationalism was purely a Russian product.

Discusses the settlement of China's foreign relations. Ability of the Nationalist government at Nanking to finance and conduct an extensive military campaign against Russia; Negotiation of the formal nullification by diplomatic action of treaties forced on China during the period of imperialistic aggression; Question of the subtleties of Chinese politics; Establishment of China on a basis of modern social and economic organization; Determination of Chinese nationalism.

Focuses on the U.S. policy toward the nationalist movement in China. Impact of the nationalist movement on foreigners in China; Apprehension that fresh demands will be made for revision of the treaties imposed on China by force; Need for setting up some terms on the foreign occupation of leased territories and concessions in China; Problem faced by the U.S. Government in recognizing the nationalist government in China; Suggestion that the U.S. Government can announce, either through the State Department or its accredited representatives in China, that it is ready to negotiate with representatives of China in the matter of new treaties.

Discusses the communication of the British government to other aggressive states advocating a new and conciliatory policy toward China. Statement of the reasons for placating China; Explicit renunciation of a policy involving increase of foreign control and as an encroachment on the sovereignty and independence of China; Progress toward meeting the legitimate aspirations of the Chinese nation; Admonitions against the immorality of interfering with China's internal affairs.