PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Otago Witness, Issue 3099, 6 August 1913, Page 61

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

The June number of the Round Table, a quarterly review of the politics of the British Empire, contains an article on “ The Balkan AVar and the Balance of Power,” in which the writer takes stock of the European situation. Summing up, ho maintains that the balance of power is still against the Dual Alliance, and that therefore Great Britain cannot yet afford to depart from her present policy of supporting the Triple Entente. But the problem of maintaining the balance may be completely changed by the advancing strength of Russia. An article is devoted to giving the history of what is known as the “ Marconi affair.” and the attitude of Ministers, especially the smug self-righteousness of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. “The Grain-growers’ Movement in Western Canada” presents a pinture of the origin, development, and probable future o-f a movement ot great importance to the Empire. “The Ethics of Empire” points out that the justification for a policy of closer Imperial union must be based on something deeper than consideration of material advantages, and that unless this justification s strongly urged by the Imperialist he need not expect to find the democracies of tho Empire supporting his policy with any degree of enthusiasm. In addition to these, reference is made to leading events in the United Kingdom, Canada. Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. In the case of our Dominion the Labour movement and naval defence ar« treated of. Wo have received from the New South Wales Bookstall Company “J. 0. AV ill in inson's Life, Story, Told in His Own Words,” with valedictory messages from associate* and leading actors. Some six years ago Air Williamson told The Bookfeilow the story of his life up to that time. He revised the proof and reprinted the matter in book form for circulation among ids friends. On the day after Jus death a cable from his widow was received in Sydney suggesting the use of this bography, which, it was said. “he liked best.” The story has therefore been brought up to date, and i* now placed be fore I lie public, illustrated with a number of photographs. Those who take an interest in the stage and drama will read with appreciation what such a shrewd judge as Air Williamson has to say on Australian actors and actresses and would-be writers of plays. 'This part of tljo booklet is of especial value. The July number of the Pal! Alai! Alagazine marks another stop in the march towards the editor’s idea! magazine. A new feature is “ A AJagazine Revue,” entitled “The Last Question.” It is written by C. 11. Bovill, who has gamed fame for this class of work. His revues jiave been produced at the Empire. Mr A. E. Wilding, the lawn tennis champion, contributes an article on common faults of tennis and their cure. This paper should win the appreciation of tennis players. Compton Maekenz,’* has a short story in the number, in which ho introduces Jenny Pearl, the heroine of his book “Carnival.” In “Arms and the Alan ” file views of a number of leading men are given on the question of compulsory military service. There is another of “The AVisdom of Father Broun” short stories, and instalments of the two serial*. “The Theatre ” i« again a feature. As for tTie numerous illustrations and the colour printing, the Pull Mall is ahead of any magazine which has come under our notice. As a fiction magazine Tlie Story-Teller, published by Messrs Cassell and Co., is in the front rank. Tho August number to hand from Messrs Gordon and Gotoh contains onito a number of complete stories by well-known writers, among which may bo mentioned “ The Merry field Alyslery,” by John Trevena ; “The Outrageous Offer,” bv Alis Baillie Reynolds; “Private Alurdock’s G.C.M.,” by Talbot Mundy; and a long complete novel bv Captain F. H. Shaw, Tho publishing price is 6d.