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...reason to think that there is any danger of economic war. Last year the Free State was, with the exception of South Africa, the only† important customer of Great Britain with whom that country had a favorable balance of trade. British statesmen are not likely wantonly to embark on a line of action which would interfere with a trade position so advantageous to their country." Next day ex-President Cosgrave laid the groundwork for his attack on the bill, moved an amendment stating that it "places in jeopardy the rights, liberties, economic privileges and freedom" assured to the Irish...
...uncertain ages. In trying to remain young; in having its face lifted by speed records Great Britain may have been guilty of the folly of aging men and women. And now, in company with other nations, England is entered upon the distressed state into which those of uncertain ago embark when their age becomes certain...
Arriving by plane at Seattle, Secretary Hurley would there embark on a 23-day trip across the Pacific to Manila. Before he left Washington he conferred long and solemnly with President Hoover whose eyes and ears he will be in the Philippines. At its next session Congress is more than likely to pass a bill freeing the islands. To be forearmed for such legislation, the President wanted his war chief to make a special survey of Philippine economics and politics. President Hoover in principle opposes independence for the Philippines but last week it was hinted he might, on the strength...
...finances. Santiago teemed with discontent. In Buenos Aires the Argentine police had raided the rooms of one Pedro Leon Ugalde, who narrowly failed to bring off a Chilean revolution at Conception several months ago. As a matter of courtesy they announced publicly that Senor Ugalde was about to embark on another revolution which looked highly promising...
...first of these, the Crimson Serenaders, consisting of five students at the University under the direction of J. E. Larkin '32, will embark on the S. S. Scythia on July 9, returning September 10. During the intervening time the orchestra will go on a tour through the center of France, during which it will give a number of programs...