Evening star., 1933-06-18
PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE WORLD ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE.

CONFERENCE.
In connection with the World Eco
nomic Conference in London the Pub
lie Library calls attention to the fol-
lowing background material on the
purpose and program of the most sig
nificant international gathering since
the beginning of the world depression:
Preparations for the Conference.
World Prepares for Conference, by Leo
Pasvolsky. New Outlook, 161: 1919.
April, 1888.
A consideration Of the work Of the
experts of the governments of the world
in preparation for the World Economic
Conference. THE success Of the con-
ference will depend in great measure
upon the vigor with which the partici-
liminary negotiations"
Preparations for the World Economic
Conference, by j. G. Mcdonald.
Foreign Policy Association, April 20,
1888. (Pamphlet.)
A radio talk in THE World Today
series explaining the interrelated prob
lens before the World Economic Con-
ference; the reduction of tariffs, the
re-establishment Of an international
monetary standard, and the raising Of
the international price level.
American Policy at the Economic Con-
ference, by j. M. Kenworthy. Nine
teenth Century, 1l3: 269281. March,
1888.
An Interpretation Of the American
economic policy by an English writer
who thinks that In order to make the
Economic Conference a success con-
cessions must be granted to the Ameri-
can point of view.
Tasks Of the World Economic Confer
ence, by Sir Walter Layton. For
eign Affairs, IL: 406-4l8. April,
1888. ---. .---'.
The work Of the conference will be
the restoration Of order in monetary
and financial matters, and the liberia
ton Of international trade from re-
strictions. Shall there be closed ma
tional economies or economic interna-
tionalism?
World Economic Conference, by George
Peel. Contemporary Review, 143:
129-137. February, 1888.
A fairly optimistic discussion of the
problems included in the scope of the
coming conference; existing trade re-
strictions and the stabilization of cur
rencieS.
World Economic Conference by Ger
hard Hirschfeld. Commonweal, II:
653-655. April II, 1888.
A review of the work of the experts
who prepared the agenda Of the World
Economic Conference.
The Program.
World Economic and Monetary Confer
ence. World Affairs, 90: 1874. June,
1888.
The suggestions for the agenda of the
conference submitted by the prepara-
tory commission of experts, and the list
of representatives from the United
States.
All Roads Lead to London. National
Sphere, II: 1882. June, 1888.
Heroic measures to save the world
are necessary" The article gives the
conference agenda and a summary Of
Diseases to be cured at Economic
Conference" in tabular form.
Closeup Views.
World Trade Farley Prepares to Con-
vene. American Observer, 2: II
June Z, 1893.
The prospects of success of the con-
ference are not so hopeful, consider
ing the situation in regard to disarm-
ament and the obstacle of the war
debts problem, but the political state
of affairs in Europe is better.
Washington Goes to London, by F. H.
Simonds:- Review of Reviews, 81:
17-18. June, 1888.
''The most important international
meeting in the postwar period" The
outlook for London is not unfavorable,
but both tariff and debt issues should
be dealt with definitely.
Sweet Nothings at London. New Re
public, rs: 113-114. June IA, 1888.
An editorial, rather skeptical as to
the results of the World Economic
Conference. The conference will be
dominated by America, England and
France, but none of these three nations
will assume leadership. Discussion
will be limited strictly to a few tech
nical problems, the most pressing of
which is the removal of monetary ex-
change restrictions.
The World Economic Conference, by
Felix Morley and Gardner jackson.
National ADVISORY Council on Radio
in Education. (Pamphlet.)
A radio discussion, delivered May 6.
streSsing the necessity for cooperation
between nations to secure better eco
nCmic conditions. The following radio
talks, given under the same auspices,
which clarity the international situa-
tion, will be received by the reference
room in a short time:
May 13-Germany and the World
Economic Conference, by R. l.. Cary.
May 20-Trade Barriers and the
World Economic Conference, by Henry
Chalmers and Felix Morley.
May 27-National Planning and In
ternational Trade, by Leifur Magnus-
son and r. M. Boeckel.
June 4-The Position Of the United
States at the London Conference, by
j. H. Rogers and Gardner jackson.
June 10-nternational Monetary Re-
by H. G. Moulton
The London Conference, by D. B.
woodward. 1888
A small book which gives a clear
exposition of the work which lies be-
fore the conference The author dis
cusses the major problems which will
be considered-the monetary system,
the gold standard, falling prices, trade
and some of the contro-
versial questions which, If introduced,
may make the work Of the conference