Reprint of an article in the Free Trader criticising reports on the standard of living in Germany made by Tariff Reformers. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Extracts from press reports of agitation in Italy for the abolition of taxes on food. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Extracts from press reports of a turning away from protectionism among chambers of commerce in Germany and of discontent over rising prices there. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Resolution [to be moved by WSC] of a meeting [to be chaired by the Lord Beauchamp] upholding Free Trade and condemning Tariff Reform. Typescript.

Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC noting Sir Arthur Lever's approval of the organisation of the National Free Trade Lectures and asking what will be done when the lecture campaing finishes at the end of April. Mentions that he has been helping the infirm poor in Dundee.

Agenda of a Free Trade demonstration to be chaired by the Lord Beauchamp. Typescript.

Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing a memorandum on a proposed scheme of Free Trade instruction classes [see CHAR 2/54/47-50] and giving the cost of the scheme.

Memorandum by G Wallace Carter on a proposed scheme of Free Trade instruction classes followed by examinations and public demonstrations for the award of prizes and certificates. Signed typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/54/46.

Memorandum by G Wallace Carter to WSC on the continuation of the National Free Trade Lectures until the end of 1911. Signed typescript. Originally attached to CHAR 2/54/59- 63.

Memorandum from W E Dowding to G Wallace Carter on proposals for Anglo-American exhibitions illustrating how protection has increased the prices of certain items in the United States. These are to be made available to every branch office of the Free Trade Union. Signed typescript. Originally attached to CHAR 2/54/51- 58.

Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) promising to prepare a definite scheme for Free Trade instruction classes and examinations to be controlled by Eliot Crawshay Williams. Signe typescript.

Letter from G Wallace Carter, secretary of the National Free Trade Lectures (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC (Home Office) enclosing and commenting on estimates of the costs of carrying out the scheme of Free Trade instruction classes and examinations [see CHAR 2/54/68-69] and suggesting that Eliot Crawshay Williams be made honorary secretary to the National Lectures. Signed typescript.

Estimates of the costs of carrying out the scheme of Free Trade instruction classes and examinations in districts throughout Britain. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/54/65-67.

Letter from W W Champness (Free Trade Union, 25 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to Edward Marsh (Home Office) asking on behalf of G Wallace Carter whether anything has been heard from James Caird about Carter's recent memorandum on the proposed scheme of Free Trade instruction classes and examinations. Signed typescript. Annotated that a reply was sent approving the scheme and that Eliot Crawshay Williams is to undertake it.

Letter from James Caird (Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC approving the scheme for Free Trade instruction classes and examinations to be undertaken by Eliot Crawshay Williams. Encloses a report from Dr Robert Caird on the Glasgow Unionist Free Trade Club [not present], which shows that Free Trade does not always mean Liberalism, even in Scotland. Expresses interest in the idea of local parliaments under the general control of the Imperial Parliament.

Letter from Eliot Crawshay Williams (5 Aubrey Road, Holland Park, [London]) to WSC enclosing Free Trade pamphlets and articles by George W Gough [see CHAR 2/54/79-86] and asking WSC to write a preface to the book now being printed which brings them all together and which will be used in the Free Trade instruction classes. Refers to the death of his (Williams's) father. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC that he has too much else to do.

Letter from Eliot Crawshay Williams (House of Commons) to WSC reporting on progress with the arrangement and financing of the scheme of Free Trade instruction classes, examinations and prizes, in which WSC is to give his particular attention to London and Birmingham. Signed and annotated typescript.

"Five fiscal fallacies" by George W Gough. [Published by the Free Trade Union.] 2,63,[3]p. Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.].

"Five more fiscal fallacies" by George W Gough. Published by the Free Trade Union. 2,87,[3]p. Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.].

Proof sheets of fallacy 15 of "Five further [fiscal] fallacies", a series anti-Tariff Reform articles by George W Gough. [Published by the Free Trade Union.] Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.

"Five further fiscal fallacies": articles by George W Gough published in the "Free Trader". Sent with CHAR 2/54/75-76.

Letter from James Caird (Roseangle, Dundee, [Angus, Scotland]) to WSC agreeing that the National Free Trade Lectures should be continued for 1912 and asking if WSC would approve his giving £10000 to help the Liberal campaign for Irish Home Rule. Caird will also be glad to help on the issue of Home Rule for Scotland.

Empire Industries News Service no. 156: the cotton industry and safeguarding and imperial preference.

Empire Industries News Service no. 164: the lesson of the sugar duties; sugar and the future of preference.

Empire Industries News Service no. 166: progress of the safeguarded industries.