The Annual Register of World Events: A Review of the Year, Volume 169Edmund Burke Longmans, Green, 1928 - History |
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... HISTORY . CHAPTER I. PEACE IN INDUSTRY . THE year 1927 began in an atmosphere of industrial calm such as England had not known for several years . For the nonce there was no talk either of strikes on the part of the workers or of wage ...
... HISTORY . CHAPTER I. PEACE IN INDUSTRY . THE year 1927 began in an atmosphere of industrial calm such as England had not known for several years . For the nonce there was no talk either of strikes on the part of the workers or of wage ...
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... history for its disasters rather than its triumphs . He confessed himself " almost overwhelmed with pessimism " when he attempted to review the events of the year and their consequences . Even the N.U.R. , which he had been accustomed ...
... history for its disasters rather than its triumphs . He confessed himself " almost overwhelmed with pessimism " when he attempted to review the events of the year and their consequences . Even the N.U.R. , which he had been accustomed ...
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... history . In the trade union world itself the disposition to fraternise with Russia had not been entirely exorcised by the provocations of Mr. Tomsky on the occasion of the Congress in September ( vide ANNUAL REGISTER , 1926 , p . 104 ) ...
... history . In the trade union world itself the disposition to fraternise with Russia had not been entirely exorcised by the provocations of Mr. Tomsky on the occasion of the Congress in September ( vide ANNUAL REGISTER , 1926 , p . 104 ) ...
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... experimental force was being formed composed of completely mechanised units . In the discussion which followed , the War Office was congratu- lated on having kept its expenditure for the sixth year 20 ] [ MAR . ENGLISH HISTORY .
... experimental force was being formed composed of completely mechanised units . In the discussion which followed , the War Office was congratu- lated on having kept its expenditure for the sixth year 20 ] [ MAR . ENGLISH HISTORY .
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... that each of the High Contracting Parties should furnish the Secretary - General of the League each year with a statement of the amount proposed 1927. ] Government's Agricultural Policy . [ 27 to be 26 ] [ MAR . ENGLISH HISTORY .
... that each of the High Contracting Parties should furnish the Secretary - General of the League each year with a statement of the amount proposed 1927. ] Government's Agricultural Policy . [ 27 to be 26 ] [ MAR . ENGLISH HISTORY .
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Page 85 - shall there be any discrimination in 'Iraq against goods originating in or destined for any of the said States. Article 10. His Britannic Majesty undertakes, at the request of His Majesty the King of 'Iraq, and on his behalf, to continue the protection of 'Iraqi nationals in foreign countries in which His Majesty the King of
Page 87 - of Nejd and its then Dependencies) on the 26th December, 1915, shall cease to have effect as from the date on which the present treaty is ratified. Article 10. The present treaty has been drawn up in English and Arabic. Both texts shall be of equal validity; but in case of divergence in the interpretation of any part of the treaty
Page 85 - foreign State in matters concerning taxation, commerce, or navigation, the exercise of industries or professions, or in the treatment of merchant vessels or civil aircraft.
Page 135 - In addition to the local option controversy, the General Assembly had the novel experience of conducting a trial for heresy (June 9). Charges on five counts of teaching doctrines contrary to the Word of God and the standards of the Church were lodged against Rev. JG Davey, a Professor of Biblical Literature at the Assembly's College,
Page 76 - Particulars. Excess of imports of merchandise and bullion Estimated excess of Government payments made oversea * Total Estimated excess of Government receipts from oversea * Estimated net national shipping income f Estimated net income from oversea investments Estimated net receipts from short interest and commissions Estimated net receipts from other services Total Estimated total credit ( + ) or debit ( —) balance on items specified above
Page 262 - The Union Government recognises that Indians domiciled in the Union who are prepared to conform to Western standards of life should be enabled to do so, and that
Page 85 - 8 of this Treaty. This Treaty shall replace the Treaties of Alliance signed at Baghdad on the 10th day of October, 1922, corresponding with the 19th day of Sa'far, 1341, Hijrah, and on the 13th day of January, 1926, corresponding with the 28th day of Jamadi-al-Ukhra, 1344, Hijrah,
Page 76 - in 1925. The table is appended :— Balances of Income, and Expenditure in the Transactions {other than lending and repayment of capital) between the United Kingdom and all other countries. (In Million
Page 90 - Clayton to His Majesty the King of the Hejaz and of Nejd and its Dependencies. Your Majesty,—With reference to Article 4 of the Treaty of Jeddah, I have the honour to confirm the
Page 85 - signed at Baghdad on the 10th day of October, 1922, corresponding with the 19th day of Sa'far, 1341, Hijrah, and on the 13th day of January, 1926, corresponding with the 28th day of Jamadi-al-Ukhra, 1344, Hijrah,