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The Elutbor.
(The Organ of the Incorporated Society of Authors. Monthly.)
CONDUCTED BY WALTER BESANT.
VOL. XI.—No. 12.]
MAY 1, 1901.
[PRICE SIXPENCE.
CONTENTS.
PAGE
... 209
...
...
Memoranda ... ... ... ...
Literary Property-
1. Goldwin Smith on Copyright
2. Copyright in Austria
3. Capadian Copyright
4. "The Literary Year Book"
5. A New Trick ...
6. White v. Constable ... "
Paris Letter. By Darracotto Scott
... 211
211
211
212
PAGE
American Letter. By J. R. Davidson ..
... 218
Notes and News. By the Editor...
... 220
Civil List Pensions. By W. Morris Colles
222
The Society's Pension Fund
The Authors' Club ...
Correspondence. - 1. Literature. 2. Commercial Morality.
3. Young Fiction Writers. 4. Editors ...
Book and Play Talk... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 226
... 228
224
214
.
224
PUBLICATIONS OF THE SOCIETY.
1. The Annual Report for the current year. 18.
2. The Author. A Monthly Journal devoted especially to the protection and maintenance of Literary
Property. Issued to all Members gratis. Price to non-members, 6d., or 6s. 6d. per annum,
post free. Back numbers from 1892, at ios. 6d. per vol.
3. Literature and the Pension List. By W. MORRIS COLLES, Barrister-at-Law. 38.
4. The History of the Société des Gens de Lettres. By S. SQUIRE SPRIGGE. 18.
5. The Cost of Production. (Out of print.)
6. The Various Methods of Publication. By S. SQUIRE SPRIGGE. In this work, compiled from the
papers in the Society's offices, the various forms of agreements proposed by Publishers to
Authors are examined, and their meaning carefully explained, with an account of the
various kinds of fraud which have been made possible by the different clauses in their
agreements. 38.
Addenda to the Above. By G. HERBERT Thring. Being additional facts collected at
the office of the Society since the publication of the “Methods.” With comments and
advice. 28.
7. Copyright Law Reform. An Exposition of Lord Monkswell's Copyright Bill of 1890. With
Extracts from the Report of the Commission of 1878, the Berne Convention, and the
American Copyright Bill. By J. M. LELY. 1$. 6d.
8. The Society of Authors. A Record of its Action from its Foundation. By WALTER BESANT
(Chairman of Committee, 1888—1892). 18.
9. The Contract of Publication in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. By Ernst
LUNGE, J.U.D. 28. 6d.
10. Forms of Agreement issued by the Publishers' Association; with Comments. By G. HERBERT
THRING, and Illustrative Examples by Sir WALTER BESANT. 2nd Edition. 18.
[All prices net. Apply to the SECRETARY, 4, Portugal Street, London, W.C.]
ST
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Society of Authors (Incorporated).
PRESIDENT.
GEORGE MEREDITH.
COUNCIL.
SIR EDWIN ARNOLD, K.C.I.E., C.S.I. Austin Dobson.
THE REV. C. H. MIDDLETON-WAKE.
J. M. BARRIE.
A. CONAN DOYLE, M.D.
SIR LEWIS MORRIS.
A. W. À BECKETT.
A. W. DUBOURG.
HENRY NORMAN, M.P.
ROBERT BATEMAN.
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F. E. BEDDARD, F.R.S.
D. W. FRESHFIELD.
GILBERT PARKER, M.P.
SIR HENRY BERGNE, K.C.M.G.
RICHARD GARNETT, C.B., LL.D.
J. C. PARKINSON.
SIR WALTER BESANT.
EDMUND GOSSE.
A. W. PINERO.
AUGUSTINE BIRRELL, K.C.
SYDNEY GRUNDY.
THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD Pie.
The Rev. PROF. BONNEY, F.R.S. H. RIDER HAGGARD.
BRIGHT, F.R.S.
THE RIGHT HON. JAMES BRYCE, M.P. THOMAS HARDY.
SIR FREDERICK POLLOCK, Bart.,
THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD BURGH ANTHONY HOPE HAWKINS.
LL.D.
CLERE.
JEROME K. JEROME.
WALTER HERRIES POLLOCK.
HALL CAINE.
J. SCOTT KELTIE, LL.D.
E. ROSE.
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P. W. CLAYDEN.
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EDWARD CLODD.
THE RIGHT HON. W. E. H. LECKY, G. R. SIMS.
W. MORRIS COLLES.
M.P.
S. SQUIRE SPRIGGE.
THE HON. JOHN COLLIER.
J. M. LELY.
J. J. STEVENSON.
Sie W. MARTIN CONWAY.
The Rev. W. J. LOFTIE, F.S.A.
FRANCIS STORR.
F. MARION CRAWFORD,
SIR A. C. MACKENZIE, Mus.Doc.
WILLIAM Moy THOMAS.
THE RIGHT Hon. THE LORD CURZON | PROF. J. M. D, MEIKLEJOHN.
MRS. HUMPHRY WARD.
OF KEDLESTON.
Hon. Counsel – E. M. UNDERDOWN, K.C.
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.
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A. W. À BECKETT.
SYDNEY GRUNDY.
GILBERT PARKER, M.P
SIR WALTER BESANT.
J. M. LELY.
E. Rose.
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FRANCIS STORR.
D. W. FRRSHFIELD.
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ART.
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The Author,
(The Organ of the Incorporated Society of Authors. Monthly.)
CONDUCTED BY WALTER BESANT.
Vol. XI.–No. 12.)
MAY 1, 1901.
[PRICE SIXPENCE.
For the Opinions expressed in papers that are (6.) Not to bind yourself for future work to any publisher.
signed or initialled the Authors alone are
As well bind yourself for the future to any one solicitor or
doctor!
responsible. None of the papers or para-
graphs must be taken as expressing the
III. THE ROYALTY SYSTEM.
collective opinions of the Committee unless It is above all things necessary to know what the
they are officially signed by G. Herbert proposed royalty means to both sides. It is now possible
for an author to ascertain approximately and very nearly
Thring, Sec.
the truth. From time to time the very important figures
connected with royalties are published in The Author.
Readers can also work out the figures themselves from the
“Cost of Production.”
M HE Secretary of the Society begs to give notice that all
1 remittances are acknowledged by return of post, and IV. A COMMISSION AGREEMENT.
requests that all members not receiving an answer to The main points are :-
important communications within two days will write to him
(1.) Be careful to obtain a fair cost of production.
without delay. All remittances shonld be crossed Union
(2) Keep control of the advertisements.
Bank of London, Chancery-lane, or be sent by registered (3.) Keep control of the sale price of the book.
letter only.
GENERAL.
All other forms of agreement are combinations of the four
Communications and letters are invited by the Editor on above mentioned.
all subjects connected with literature, but on no other sub Such combinations are generally disastrous to the author.
jocts whatever. Articles which cannot be accepted are Never sign any agreement without competent advice from
returned if stamps for the purpose accompany the MSS. the Secretary of the Society.
Stamp all agreements with the Inland Revenue stamp.
Avoid agreements by letter if possible.
The main points which the Society has always demanded
from the outset are :-
GENERAL MEMORANDA.
(1.) That both sides shall know what an agreement
means.
ERE are a few standing rules to be observed in an (2.) The inspection of those account books which belong
I agreement. There are four methods of dealing to the author. We are advised that this is a right, in the
with literary property:
nature of a common law right, which cannot be denied or
I. SELLING IT OUTRIGHT.
withheld.
This is in some respects the most satisfactory, if a proper
price can be obtained. Bat the transaction should be
managed by a competent agent, or with the advice of the
WARNINGS TO DRAMATIC AUTHORS.
Secretary of the Society.
II. A PROFIT-SHARING AGREEMENT (a bad form of
1. N EVER sign an agreement without submitting it to
agreement).
the Secretary of the Society of Authors or some
In this case the following rules should be attended to :
competent legal authority.
(1.) Not to sign any agreement in which the cost of pro-
2. It is well to be extremely carefal in negotiating for
duction forms a part without the strictest investigation.
the production of a play with anyone except an established
(2.) Not to give the publisher the power of putting the
manager.
profits into his own pooket by charging for advertisements
3. There are three forms of dramatic contract for PLAYS
in his own organs : or by charging exchange advertise.
IN THREE OR MORE ACTS :-
ments. Therefore keep control of the advertisements.
(a.) SALE OUTRIGHT OF THE PERFORMING RIGHT.
(3.) Not to allow a special charge for “ office expenses,"
This is unsatisfactory. An author who enters
unless the same allowance is made to the author.
into such a contract should stipulate in the con-
(4.) Not to give up American, Colonial, or Continental
tract for production of the piece by a certain date
rights.
and for proper publication of his name on the
(5.) Not to give up serial or translation rights.
play-bills.
VOL. XI.
DD 2
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THE AUTHOR.
experience of ordinary solicitors. Therefore, do not scruple
to use the Society.
3. Send to the Office copies of past agreements and past
accounts with the loan of the books represented. The
Secretary will always be glad to have any agreements, new
or old, for inspection and note. The information' thus
obtained may prove invaluable.
4. Before signing any agreement whatever, send the pro-
posed document to the Society for examination.
5. Remember always that in belonging to the Society you
are fighting the battles of other writers, even if you are
reaping no benefit to yourself, and that you are advancing
the best interests of literature in promoting the indepen.
dence of the writer.
6. The Committee have now arranged for the reception of
members' agreements and their preservation in a fireproof
safe. The agreements will, of course, be regarded as con-
fidential documents to be read only by the Secretary, who
will keep the key of the safe. The Society now offers :-(1)
To read and advise apon agreements and publishers. (2) To
stamp agreements in readiness for a possible action upon
them. (3) To keep agreements. (4) To enforce payments
due according to agreements.
(6.) SALE OF PERFORMING RIGHT OR OF A LICENCE
TO PERFORM ON THE BASIS OF PERCENTAGES
on gross receipts. Percentages vary between
5 and 15 per cent. An anthor should obtain a
percentage on the sliding scale of gross receipts
in preference to the American system. Should
obtain a sum in advance of percentages. A fixed
date on or before which the play should be
performed.
(c.) SALE OF PERFORMING RIGHT OR OF A LICENCE
TO PERFORM ON THE BASIS OF ROYALTIES (i.e.,
fixed nightly fees). This method should be
always avoided except in cases where the fees
are likely to be small or difficult to collect. The
other safeguards set out under heading (b.) apply
also in this case.
4. PLAYS IN ONE ACT are often sold outright, but it is
better to obtain a small nightly fee if possible, and a sum
paid in advance of such fees in any event. It is extremely
important that the amateur rights of one act plays should
be reserved.
5. Authors should remember that performing rights can
be limited, and are usually limited by town, country, and
time. This is most important.
6. Authors should not assign performing rights, but
should grant a licence to perform. The legal distinction is
of great importance.
7. Authors should remember that performing rights in a
play are distinct from literary copyright. A manager
holding the performing right or licence to perform cannot
print the book of the words.
8. Never forget that American rights may be exceedingly
valuable. They should never be included in English
agreements without the author obtaining a substantial
consideration.
9. Agreements for collaboration should be carefully
drawn and executed before collaboration is commenced.
10. An author should remember that production of a play
is highly speculative: that he runs a very great risk of
delay and a breakdown in the fulfilment of his contract.
He should therefore guard himself all the more carefully in
the beginning.
11. An author must remember that the dramatic market
is exceedingly limited, and that for a novice the first object
is to obtain adequate publication.
As these warnings must necessarily be incomplete on
account of the wide range of the subject of dramatio con.
tracts, those authors desirous of further information are
referred to the Secretary of the Society.
THE READING BRANCH.
CEMBERS will greatly assist the Society in this
branch of their work by informing young writers of
its existence. Their MSS. can be read and treated
as a composition is treated by a coach. The term MSS.
includes not only works of fiction but poetry and dramatic
works, and when it is possible, under special arrangement,
technical and scientific works. The Readers are writers of
competence and experience. The fee is one gainea.
NOTICES.
M HE Editor of The Author begs to remind members of the
1 Society that, although the paper is sent to them free
of charge, the cost of producing it would be a very
heavy charge on the resources of the Society if a great
many members did not forward to the Secretary the modest
68. 6d. subscription for the year.
Communications for The Author should be addressed to
the Offices of the Society, 4, Portugal-street, Lincoln'g-inn
Fields, W.C., and should reach the Editor not later than the
21st of each month.
All persons engaged in literary work of any kind,
whether members of the Society or not, are invited to
communicate to the Editor any points connected with their
work which it would be advisable in the general interest to
publish.
The present location of the Authors' Club is at 3, White-
hall.court, Charing Cross. Address the Secretary for
information, rules of admission, &c.
HOW TO USE THE SOCIETY.
1. TIVERY member has a right to ask for and to receive
L advice upon his agreements, his choice of a pub.
lisher, or any dispate arising in the condact of his
business or the administration of his property. If the
advice sought is such as can be given best by a solici.
tor, the member has a right to an opinion from the
Society's solicitors. If the case is such that Counsel's
opinion is desirable; the Committee will obtain for him
Counsel's opinion. All this without any cost to the member.
2. Remember that questions connected with copyright
and publisher's agreoments do not generally fall within the
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2 II
M
LITERARY PROPERTY.
It also adopted a resolution calling on the
Government to modify the protection of copyright
I. — GOLDWIN SMITH ON THE COPYRIGHT
at present existing in treaties with France, Italy,
and Great Britain on the lines of the agreement
QUESTION.
with Germany, and to take steps with a view to
HE copyright question, on which Professor
concluding international treaties for the protection
Mavor, who has mastered it, has given you
of copyright with Switzerland, Russia, Roumania,
an article, is, of course, greatly, almost
and the United States. The proposal in regard
fatally, complicated by the prevalence of an
to the United States had particular reference to
illiberal protectionism in the United States. Mr.
* Mr. the protection of musical works.
unk, the eminent New York publisher, some time The House also adopted a resolution requesting
ago, in a letter to The Times on “The United the Government to subscribe to the Berne Conven-
States and Copyright," adverted to the refusal of
tion.
the United States to allow the British applicant The Minister of Justice agreed to the introduc-
for their copyright to print in his own country,
tion of a Bill embodying these resolutions, and
while Great Britain allows the American applicant stated that the United States had declared its
for her copyright to print in his. He ascribed
willingness to conclude a separate treaty which was
this to the influence exercised by the American
particularly important in regard to musical works,
Printers' Union and its allied trades over the
—Reuter.
Government of the United States. He was, no
doubt, right as to the fact. It is true that the
III.—CANADIAN COPYRIGHT.
universal interests of literature, science, and art
The order printed below is the first that has
are sacrificed to those of a local handicraft. But
it would surely be paying a poor compliment to
been issued under the new Canadian Copyright
Act of 1900. The order is exceedingly interest.
the American Government to plead on its behalf,
as an excuse for its failure to do justice, its sub-
ing from many points of view, but chiefly to the
jection to a sinister interest.
readers of The Author, because the Society of
The American printer, under the existing
Authors has made such strenuous endeavours to
support the view of the copyright law which has
arrangement, not only secures his own share of
the printing, but robs the English printer of that
resulted in the passing of this Act. As stated in
the report for last year, this Act practically closes,
which properly belongs to him.
It is a pity, as it seems to me, that matters
in a way satisfactory to all those concerned, a
difficult and troublesome but important question.
should ever have been allowed to rest on such a
footing. This is not free trade; it is connivance “ Department of Agriculture,
on the part of Great Britain at the most mani-
“Ottawa, Ont., March 15, 1901.
festly unjust protection. Great Britain should “Whereas, by an Act passed in the sixty-third
surely have said to the Americans that she was and sixty-fourth year of the reign of Her late
going into the Berne Convention, and they could Majesty, entitled - An Act to amend the Copy.
go into it or not as they thought best, but that right Act, it was provided that if a book as to
they could not expect to share its benefits without which there is a subsisting copyright under the
fulfilling its conditions. Had this been done, Copyright Act has been first lawfully published
there would have been an effort on the part of in any part of Her Majesty's Dominions other
the literary interest in the United States to bring than Canada, and if it is proved to the satisfac.
about a better arrangement, such as Mr. Funk's tion of the Minister of Agriculture that the owner
house, to its honour, desires. At present there of the copyright so subsisting and of the copy-
is none.
right acquired by such publication has lawfully
That an Imperial copyright law as well as an granted a licence to reproduce in Canada from
Imperial marriage law and an Imperial patent law movable or other types, or from stereotype plates,
are the natural accessories of a united Empire or from lithograph stones, or by any process for
seems to me a position which is very difficult to facsimile reproduction an edition or editions of
assail.-GOLDWIN SMITH, D.C.L., in the Univer- such book designed for sale only in Canada, the
sity of Toronto Monthly.
Minister of Agriculture may, notwithstanding
anything in the Copyright Act, by order under
his hand, prohibit the importation, except with
II.—COPYRIGHT IN AUSTRIA.
the written consent of the licensee, into Canada
The Lower House of the Austrian Reichsrath of any copy of such books printed elsewhere ;
to-day (March 29) passed the Literary Convention provided that two such copies may be especially
with Germany.
imported for the bona fide use of any public free
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THE AUTHOR.
library or any university or college library or any The following remarks and comments on the
duly incorporated institution or society.
agreements may be useful to authors. There is
“And whereas there is subsisting copyright in no doubt that a great many authors purchase and
the Copyright Act as to the book the title of which read “ The Literary Year Book” with a desire
is • The Lane which had no Turning,' which book to get useful hints as to the management of
was first lawfully published in Great Britain, their property. These, no doubt, in many instances
and whereas it has been proved to my satisfaction they might acquire, but ihey cannot be too careful
that Gilbert Parker, the owner of the copyright how they deal with their agreements, and it is for
• so subsisting and of the copyright acquired by their guidance that the following remarks are
such publication, has lawfully granted to George made:
N. Morang and Co. Limited, a licence to repro Firstly, the author of the article states as
duce in Canada editions of such book designed follows: “ The Copyright Act of 1842 gives the
for sale only in Canada.
author of a published book copyright in it on his
“I do hereby order, subject to the proviso registering it at Stationers' Hall.” This state-
contained in the said Act, that the importation, ment is very misleading, as it is not necessary to
except with the written consent of George N. register at Stationers' Hall in order to obtain
Morang and Co. Limited, into Canada, of the copyright. Copyright is obtained by publication.
said book printed elsewhere, be and the same is It is only necessary to register at Stationers' Hall
hereby prohibited.
prior to taking action for infringement.
“Given under my hand and seal on the day With regard to the royalty agreement he then
and date above written.
states on the question of how far the contract
“ (Signed) SIDNEY FISHER,
for publication should be a personal one or not:
“Minister of Agriculture.” “ It ought to be presumed that a publisher who
conducts a respectable and honourable business
will, when he retires from it, probably do so,
IV.-AGREEMENTS AND “THE LITERARY YEAR however suddenly, respectably and honourably;
Book."
and he ought not to be deprived of the right,
The new issue of “ The Literary Year Book” is which he himself allows the author, of assigning
now before the public, and on the whole the his interest in the work if necessary. Deprived
editor is to be congratulated on the results of his of that right he would be justified in making the
efforts. But from the authors' point of view, hardest bargain possible for a mere life-interest
that is, from the point of view of the owners of in the property."
literary property—the article on agreements must Perhaps lack of space has prevented this
necessarily meet with severe strictures.
matter from being dealt with fully; there are
In the introduction the editor says that in this two or three points, however, which should be dis-
book he takes “the value of the author and the tinctly pointed out: firstly, that the property is
honesty of the man of business with whom he the author's, that therefore he should have the
deals for granted,” but in dealing with the ques. right of dealing with it; secondly, that many of
tion of agreements the honesty of the publisher the best known business houses are limited liability
is not in dispute. The real issue is whether a companies; thirdly, that the question of liquida-
book like “ The Literary Year Book” should deal tion and bankruptcy has been overlooked, and the
with agreements from the standpoint of the possibility that misfortune might fall to the lot
author or the publisher. The editor remarks, of even the best houses. In this third case the
“Impartiality is our key-note"; if this were author's property and the right of dealing with
possible, it is not expedient when an appeal is it might be sold under an order of the court to
being made to authors, and if it were expedient, the highest bidder, and the position of the author
the doctrine has hardly been carried out in the would be unsatisfactory and his property im-
article referred to. If the line of impartiality perilled.
had been carried out, it would have been neces- In Clause I as put forward for the reader's
sary to draft a clause and elaborate the arguments consideration the publisher undertakes to pro-
pro and con. This would have entailed great duce “at his own risk and expense" and “ with
labour, a larger knowledge, and larger scope. It due diligence," and "to use his best endeavours
follows, therefore, that the agreements should to sell the book.” The remark passed by the
either have been dealt with exhaustively or not writer is as follows: “ Part of the undertaking
at all, and the same remark applies equally to would seem superfluous on the part of the pub-
other articles contained in this book. The space lisher.” In an article published in The Author
given is too small to deal with the question in for July, 1900, this subject was fully dealt with,
a satisfactory manner.
and examples there quoted—examples which have
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come before the Society-show distinctly that in case—that is, through an agent--at a charge of
many instances the publisher does not publish 10 per cent. only. Again, when a publisher is
with due diligence and does not use his best given the right to produce throughout the world,
endeavours to sell the book. Full knowledge it very often pays him better, missing the American
tends to show that an undertaking such as put copyright for the author, to sell stereos to the
forward in Clause 1 is by no means superfluous, United States. This course, however, is by no
in many cases it is absolutely necessary.
means so satisfactory for the author.
With regard to Clause 2, which deals with the With regard to Clause 4 (the clause for pay-
indemnity to the publisher against loss for libellous ment of royalties), one very important point has
and scandalous matter contained in the book, been missed out-namely, that several of the pub-
some clause on this basis is absolutely necessary lishers put net books on the market; and it
and fair to the publisher, but the clause put should be expressly stated in the agreement
down is much too wide and gives too large a whether the book is sold net or subject to the
scope. Again, the comment on this clause runs as usual discounts. If the book is sold net, the
follows : “And the publisher may usually be author's royalty should be raised proportionately.
entrusted with the discretionary power." But if In any case it is of vital importance that the pub-
the publisher is indemnified it is really of little lished price of the book should be inserted in the
importance to him how expensive the cost may be agreement. This point has been touched on by
One instance was brought to the notice of the the writer of the article.
Society in which the publisher under this indem- “Where copies or sheets of the actual book
nity clause was not only anxious to fight a very itself are exported, payment should be by way of
expensive case in America on behalf of the author, royalty on the English published price." This is
but desired to carry it to the higher courts. not the usual custom, nor is the method satis-
There is no doubt that the author should have factory. On colonial editions a sum is generally
some power of limiting expensive costs.
paid on every copy when exported in sheets.
In Clause 3 the publisher is given the right to It is impossible to deal with these two last
publish for the legal term of copyright. The clauses exhaustively. The reader can only be
importance of this clause cannot be over-esti. referred to the Society's books “ The Methods of
mated. It should be pointed out that in the Publishing," “ The Addenda to the Methods,"
other clauses referring to a royalty agreement, “The Forms of Agreement issued by the Pub-
there is no arrangement for remuneration of the lishers' Association, with Comments by the Secre-
author on the sale of serial publication and of his tary of the Society," and to Sir Walter Besant's
minor rights. The answer, no doubt, would be “The Pen and the Book.” The question embraced
that in Clause 3 the publisher has only the right in these two clauses is so large and of such
to publish in book form. This, however, is not importance to the author that a superficial com-
stated, and the point is vital when the propertyment on a superficial and inadequate statement
of the author is being dealt with. Some of the is more likely to throw the author into difficulty
comments by the writer are satisfactory and than to assist him in coming to any satisfactory
sound, especially with regard to the price of the conclusion.
book. The day of publication is also an impor. The account clause follows next. Semi-annual
tant point, as many authors have more than one accounts should be preferred (see the books
contract for book publication, and it is of vital already referred to). Thirteen copies should not
importance that two books should not be issued be reckoned as twelve. If thirteen cupies are
simultaneously. The question of American pub- reckoned as twelve then the royalty should he
lication necessitates that care should be taken proportionately increased. The remarks with
with regard to the date on which a book is pro. regard to the amount allowed for corrections are
duced, but the whole question is dealt with by by no means in accord with the majority of agree-
the writer too superficially, either because he did ments put forward by publishers.
not care to deal with the author's side of the Clause 6 refers to the revision of the book by
case, or through ignorance or want of space. the author, and on this clause no comment is
The remarks with regard to the sale of serial made, as it is stated that no comment is neces-
and rights other than book rights are useful. It sary. But a comment is exceedingly necessary as
should, however, be pointed out that a publisher it is of the greatest importance, especially in the
usually asks 50 per cent. of the returns on the case of technical work, that the author should
sale of these rights, and takes very little trouble retain the right of revision and not permit that
with regard to selling them ; whereas an author the book should be arbitrarily dealt with by the
can place these rights either by himself or through publishers. This point should be made quite
an agent to greater advantage, and in the latter clear. The clause as it stands is not so, as from the
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There is one publisher certainly who states his
terms in the manner and order set out in the
Year Book, one publisher whose agreements have
often been commented on by the Society. No
author, however, should sign an agreement such
as is put forward in “ The Literary Year Book."
comments on most of the points at fault have
been exhaustively made in the agreements issued
by the Publishers' Association and printed by
the Society in pamphlet form.
latter part of it it would appear that if the author
neglected to revise the book, considering, perhaps,
that it did not need revision, the publisher
might arbitrarily revise it, and deduct what
ever cost there was from the returns to the
author. Again it should be remarked that the
property is the author's, and the author must have
the right of safeguarding it.
The last clause, with regard to the remaindering
of the book, again gives the publisher too large a
power. He alone has the right to remainder the
book when he pleases. The author's reputation
is in no way taken into consideration. From
examples that have been brought to the Society's
notice it is shown to be of importance to prevent
the publisher from remaindering the work until
after it has had a fair chance of sale.
It is not infrequently the case that a publisher
may desire to get the book off his shelves when
it may be selling from the author's point of view
quite satisfactorily. The real point to be remem-
bered is, to allow the author some satisfactory
control.
This is the’end of the comments on the royalty
agreement.
It must not be thought that all suggestions
ught that all suggestions
made are unsatisfactory and inadequate; some of
them are excellent, if lukewarm, but the omissions
are glaring.
If the only fault to find with the proposed
agreements were faults of omission little need
have been said, but from the authors' point of
view the mistakes of commission necessitate
putting forward these corrections for their
guidance and their safeguard.
The next agreement put forward is the share
profit agreement. It is absolutely impossible for
the contributor to “The Literary Year Book” to
deal with such a complicated and dangerous sub.
ject in anything like a reliable manner in two
pages. It will be only necessary to state that, of
the comments made, the one with regard to adver-
tisements is entirely misleading. The author ought
to have a veto on the amount spent in advertising
and the place where the advertisements are pro.
duced, and no advertisements on any account
should be made in the publisher's own magazines
without special leave of the author, and then at
simply the cost of setting up the type and print-
ing. This subject has been fully dealt with in
the books published by the Society. Authors
should strongly guard against adopting this
method of production. The last agreement that
will be dealt with is where the publisher is com-
missioned to publish the book at the author's
own expense. The writer of the article states
“ the terms of such business are usually stated by
the publisher in the following manner and order."
V.-A New TRICK.
I send you herewith a letter which I clipped
out of a late number of the Nation which calls
attention to a new system of deception, apparently,
that is being developed to the injury of authors.
It would appear that certain persons buy from
the authorised publishers printings of sheets of a
book and then add matter of some kind or other.
divide up the bulk into a large number of
volumes, and put these out as “an edition " at
fancy prices-prices probably which no person
would pay, knowing the facts. The result is that
when the author comes to prepare a genuine
edition, intended for book lovers and those who
would ordinarily pay for fine editions of such
works, he finds that the market has already been
supplied in the way suggested in the inclosed
lettter.
A. T. GURLITZ.
PEPys's Diary.
Sir,-A few days ago a book agent, representing a subscrip-
tion house, called upon me and offered a set of Wheatley's
edition of “ Pepys's Diary” in eighteen volumes, at prices
ranging from about 50 dollars in buckram binding to I don't
know how much in "crushed levant.” He unblushingly
asserted that it was the “ only complete" edition, and was
imported from abroad by his firm As a caution to others
who may be called upon in the same way, allow me to state
that the only complete copyright edition of “Pepys's Diary,"
edited by Wheatley, is published by the Macmillan Com-
pany, in nine volumes, at i dollar 50 cents a volume. The
Macmillan Company sold 500 sets of the sheets, printed from
their plates at the Norwood Press, to a subscription house for
“extra illustrating," and this is the so-called " imported ”
edition which is being foisted off on an unsuspecting-or
credulous-public in eighteen volumes at a price anywhere
from 3 dollars a volume ap.-Louis N. Wilson, Librarian,
Clark University, Worcester, Mass, Feb. 18.
VI.—WHITE v. CONSTABLE.
We have received a communication from the
plaintiff in this case. It contains :-
1. The report of the case from the Publishers'
Circular.
2. A letter from the plaintiff addressed to that
paper.
3. A statement of the case by the plaintiff.
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In the last number of The Author attention
was called to the very strange and unintelligible
reports of the trial. The whole case, however,
seems worse-even more unintelligible-than
appeared from these reports.
By the written agreement the book had to be
produced on or before March 20, 1898.
The plaintiff states that by this agreement the
publishers were to receive as follows:-
£ s. d.
“For the edition,” meaning, one
supposes, composition, print-
ing, paper, and binding (query,
corrections as well ?)............ 95 0 0
For advertising ..................... 15 0 0
100 copies free, say, at 3s. 6d. ... 17 10 0
Moulding (68. a sheet of 2 1 sheets) 6
aooo
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Total .........................£133 16 0
They were to pay the author 28. 6d. a copy for
all copies over and above the first 100, and they
were to issue an edition of 1500.
With these figures, suppose 600 copies were to
be sold. How would the author and publisher
respectively stand ?
PUBLISHER. £ $. d.
100 copies free........................ 17 10 0
500 copies at 38. 6d. less royalty?
at 28. 6d. ...
olo o
the edition sells the publisher makes £87 108.,
the author £58 145.
Or, to put it another way, 1030 copies must be
sold before the author realises his advance, and in
the most favourable event possible—a most
unlikely event-he can only realise £58 148., from
which must be deducted any extras that may be
charged.
These figures suppose that the publisher made
no profit on the money advanced. It was stated,
however, in the course of the trial that the
publishers had lost money by the transaction.
This evidence had nothing to do with the point
at issue. It is a pity that this was the case. An
examination into the figures would have been
interesting.
Mr. White's communication opens up a great
many points, all of which might have formed
subjects for cross-examination, but as they
turn upon verbal agreements, which are always
liable to misunderstanding, it is not desirable to
touch upon them here. The first and most im-
portant question is as to the cause of the delay.
There is nothing at all in the evidence to show
that the plaintiff caused the first fortnight's
delay : the evidence as reported tends quite in the
other directionthat the sheets should have been
placed in the binder's hands in time to bring out
the book on the 20th: that the binders were
ready for them : that they only got “some early
copies” on March 31, so that the agreement was
then broken by nearly a fortnight: and that
the subsequent delay, even if it were caused
by the plaintiff, could not remedy the loss of
that fortnight and the breaking of the agree.
ment, if his statement as to the contract is
correct.
The second and most important question is as
to the amount of damage suffered by the plaintiff.
It is easy to be wise after the event, but would it
not have been better to have accepted the amount
paid into court rather than win the case but
lose the costs ?
The plaintiff's letter to the Publishers' Circular
on April 6 fully sets out the inaccuracy of the
report.
The Circular expressed sorrow for its in-
accuracies. The Report was made up, it said,
from three sources. One would like to know from
which of the three the following interesting little
allegations were gathered :
J. That the plaintiff had “sought and found
bad advice from some other London publisher.”
2. That he had given £110“ towards” the cost
of production, whereas he gave £95 for the cost
of production-a very different thing, especially
considering that the book, as the author alleges,
was printed in Holland.
Total...........................
£42 10
AUTHOR.
500 copies at 2s. 6d. ...
Less money advanced ............... 116
Juu wpies du 28. Oll. ...............
02 10
0
6
0
Loss ............... £53 16 0
This is an excellent arrangement for the pub.
lisher, as, without taking any risk if the book
sells only 600 copies, he makes £42 10s., but the
author loses £53 16s.
Suppose the 1500 copies all sold :
PUBLISHER. £ s. d.
100 copies, free ...... ....... 17 10 0
1400 copies at 1s. .................. 70 0 0
ܝܘ ܘ ܘ | ܘ
Total.
£87 100
AUTHOR.
1400 copies at 28. 6d. ............... 175
Less money advanced ...... 116
0
6
0
£58 14 0
Here, again, the publisher's sound position is
established. The author takes all the risk. If
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THE AUTHOR.
For other points we refer the reader to Mr. made the fortune of its predecessor. The first
White's letter in the Publishers' Circular. The issues prognosticate a higher literary level.
editor, after stating that the Report was made up M. Juven is a man wise in his generation. This
from three different sources, says that he “ put in time he can afford to be a little more scrupulous.
the account just as it came” to him. But it
came from three sources; someone, therefore,
M. DESCHAMPS AND OTHERS.
must have pieced it together; and someone must M. Deschamps is winning golden opinions in
be responsible for the “inaccuracies” admitted the United States. His series of lectures on
by the editor.
“Le Théâtre contemporain en France," dealing
In this treatment of the case we have to with the French drama from Dumas fils down
express some sympathy with the defendants. It to the present day (including a survey of the
was clearly not their fault that a case involving works of MM. Paul Hervieu, Maurice Dounay,
literary property should have been treated with so Henri Lavedan, Victorien Sardou, the late Henri
much levity, and reported with so much inaccuracy. de Bornier, Jean Richepin, Edmond Rostand,
&c.) is reported to have been highly appreciated by
the members of the Harvard University. The
remaining twenty-two universities and literary
PARIS LETTER.
associations which seconded the Harvard French
Club's invitation will, undoubtedly, prove an
4 bis, rue des Beaux-Arts.
equally grateful audience.
THE present and future relations of Great Meantime, M. Edmond Rostand, who is engaged
| Britain and France have of late occupied on a new play entitled “La Maison des Amants,"
- the attention of more than one writer. for the Comédie Française ; M. Georges de Porte-
One of the most practical articles on this knotty Riche, delicate versifier and successful dramatist ;
subject is that which appeared in the Nouvelle M. Stéphen Liégeard, whose distinguished poetical
Revue, with the signature of M. Louis Jadot. record is reinforced by his upwards of thirty
Its general tenor may be gathered from the years' close friendship with the late Henri de
following extract:
Bornier; and M. Edmond Haraucourt, im.
“ The English and French temperaments are passioned poet and vigorous writer, are among
too different ever to admit of a very lively the candidates whose names are announced as
sympathy between the two nations, but that need preparing to contest the vacant de Bornier
not prevent a discreet and pacific understanding, fauteuil. Leconte de Lisle entertained a warm
in the maintenance of which both parties have an admiration for the last-named candidate's works.
interest. We have, in 1900, imported goods to In his solitary contribution to the “ Anthologie
England amounting to over 1,300,000,000 francs; des poètes français,” we find this flattering
while England, on her side, has exported to us judgment: ..
productions amounting to about 500,000,000 “ Among all the young poets who have revealed
francs. Two nations having such important com themselves during these latter years, Haraucourt
mercial exchanges may sulk, but not fall out is assuredly the most remarkable and the best
with each other; they may the less do so since gifted, both as thinker and writer.'
they constitute two important factors of civilisa. The French Academy ratified this verdict by
tion, which implies in each the existence of an bestowing on M. Haraucourt the “Prix de
amount of intelligence, energy, science, and labour, Poésie.” But that was before M. Rostand's
which imposes esteem.
star had reached its zenith, eclipsing all lesser
“Do not let us be led astray by the aggressive lights. Needless to add that the latter is gene-
tone of our own or the English Press; but let us rally expected to be the successful candidate.
study and seek to comprehend the social, The election will probably take place towards the
economical, and political life of our neighbours, end of May, as the official receptions of the last
in order that we may take of their good qualities newly-fledged pair of immortals (MM. Faguet
that which is assimilable with our temperament, and Berthelot) have been postponed the first to
and avoid the defects this study will have revealed April 18 or 25, the second to May 2 or 9.
to us."
A salutary counsel which, if put into practice,
“LES HABITS VERTS.”
can scarcely fail to be otherwise than beneficial to The French Academy has unanimously bestowed
both parties. À propos of the subject, it is to be the Jouy prize (value 14,000 francs) on M.
hoped that La Contemporaine, the new periodical Adolphe Brisson. This prize is awarded every
launched by M. Juven, founder of Le Rire, will two years to the author of the best work, which
not degenerate into the rabid Anglophobia which has appeared during that period—“soit d'observa.
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tion, soit d'imagination, soit de critique, ayant The “ Euvres de Molière ” (1666), 2 vols., in
pour objet l'étude des mæurs actuelles.” In his duodecimo, Mercier binding, fetched 1860 francs ;
amusing sketch entitled “Les Habits Verts” a second “ (Euvres de Molière ” (1673), 8 vols. in
(viz., the green coats adorned with palms which' 12, ancient binding, was bought for 7720 francs ;
form the ceremonial uniform de rigueur of while a third edition of the same author (1674-
members of the French Academy) M. Brisson 1675), 7 vols. in 12, Frantz-Bauzonnet binding,
asserts the coveted garment to be an equivocal obtained 1950 francs. A fourth edition (1682),
pleasure to fat men. It irresistibly attracts the bearing the La Reynie arms, Frantz-Bauzonnet
eye, and throws up the physical imperfections of binding, fetched 13,200 francs. The original
the wearer. We are informed that the celebrated editions of “ Les Précieuses Ridicules" (1660), in
Ernest Renan was the greatest martyr to the 12, Mercier binding; of “ Sganarelle" (1660), in
green coat who has yet existed. After having 12, Cuzin binding; of “Le Tartuffe" (1669), in
disbursed the necessary 750 francs for his 12, Cuzin binding; of “L'Amour Médecin ”
Academical costume, he confidingly imagined the (1666), in 12, Mercier binding; of “Le Bour-
matter was finished. But he reckoned without geois Gentilhomme" (1671), in 12, Frantz-Bau-
his bost. Immediately after his nomination he zonnet binding; of “Psyché” (1671), in 12,
commenced to expand immoderately. Each time Cuzin binding; and of the “ Recueil des Ballets
he was forced to don the regulation garb:
et Fêtes de la Cour,” by the same author, were
“Il constatait avec désespoir que ce damné respectively sold for 5100 francs, 3000 francs,
vêtement semblait s'être rétréci. “Il forçait, il 1220 francs, 1000 francs, 1060 francs, 2525
forçait!... Il arrivait bien à s'introduire francs, and 2405 francs; “ Les Sentiments de
dans la carapace, mais il ne pouvait plus remuer l'Académie Française sur le Cid” (1638), in 8,
les bras. On eut dit une tortue dressée en bearing the Cardinal de Richelieu's arms, Le
équilibre sur ses pattes de derrière."
Gascon binding, fetched 9420 francs; while the
Several times be sent for his tailor and avowed
“ Euvres de Louise Labé” (1555), ancient
his suffering. The tailor finally hinted that the
binding, obtained 5000 francs. The “ Euvres
best remedy was to order a new coat. But the
pat. But the Complètes ” of Rabelais (1556), in 16, were
author of “La Vie de Jésus ” turned a deaf ear
bought for 3000 francs ; and the original
to the suggestion. He had no mind to disburse editions of La Fontaine's “ Contes et Nouvelles
a second 750 francs. Instead of doing so, he put
en Vers,” in 12, in red morocco binding and
on his most affable air, and with the episcopal
gilded, and “ Fables Choisies" (1668) respectively
unction with which all his speeches and gestures
fetched 800 and 1060 francs. The original
were impregnated :
edition of the “Esther” of Racine (1689), bear-
"Look you, friend,” said he, “ you are a skil-
ing Mme. de Maintenon's arms, ancient binding,
ful man. You know all the secrets of your art.
was bought for 7500 francs; while the “ (Euvres
Do you not think that an adroit repairing might
de Racine" (1697), 2 vols., Frantz-Bauzonnet
restore to this garment its lost elegance? I am
binding, fetched only 1050 francs.
like Béranger; I love my old coat. It would be
A BOLD-FACED Piracy.
painful to me to separate myself from it.”
M. Henry Fouquier, the well-known dramatic
The tailor was touched by the appeal. He did
critic of the Figaro, recently appeared before the
his utmost. The coat was transformed into a
Sixth Chamber of the Civil Tribunal of the Seine,
comfortable garment. “And,” adds M. Brisson,
suing for damages from M. Cios (advertising
“ the great philosopher had the happiness of
agent) on account of a bold-faced act of literary
dying without having renewed his Academical
piracy perpetrated by the latter gentleman to the
costume !”
detriment of M. Henry Fouquier and of the
THE DE VILLENEUVE SALE.
Société des Gens de Lettres. M. Cios had
The following prices offered at the De Ville obtained from Mme. Sarah Bernhardt the mono-
neuve sale (Hôtel Drouot for choice editions of poly of the sale of the “ Aiglon” programme.
the respective works below cited will rejoice all Being desirous to avoid paying for the analysis of
loyal bibliophiles and, likewise, the fortunate the play usually contained in such booklet-
possessors of rare volumes. It will be remembered programmes, he hit upon the expedient of copying
that the late M. Guyot de Villeneuve was for verbatim the critique on the “ Aiglon " which
many years president of the Society of French appeared in the Figaro above the signature of
Bibliophiles. The sum total realised by the sale the dramatic critic of that paper. M. Fouquier
of his magnificent library—now irretrievably duly explained to the Tribunal that, being a
dispersed-amounted to 399,947 francs (almost member of the Société des Gens de Lettres, he
£16,000).
was unable to authorise any person to reproduce
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THE AUTHOR.
the article in question. Had Mme. Bernhardt Samuel L. Clemens as an expert witness, called
herself requested him to abandon the royalty due by Mr. Kipling's attorney to testify to the value,
to him therefrom, he could only have refunded as an author's asset, of an author's distinctive
her the money after it had been regularly trade-mark. Mr. Clemens' trade-mark is “Mark
collected by the society. He therefore demanded Twain ”; Mr. Kipling's trade-mark in the United
from M. Cios 3000 francs damages, since that States is the elephant-headed Ganesha, the god of
gentleman had not only reproduced the Figaro auspicious beginnings, and, although the analogy
article without authorisation, but had obtained seems fanciful to the layman, Mr. Clemens was per-
important profits by his dishonest proceeding. mitted by the commissioner to expound upon the
M. Fouquier won the case. The defendant not right of an author to exclusive ownership in any
appearing, judgment by default was pronounced pen-name and device whicb he chooses to adopt.
against him.
The informal character of the semi-judicial pro-
IN MEMORIAM.
ceedings allowed Mr. Clemens to smoke several
The death of M. Philippe Gille, journalist, cigars while addressing the tribunal ; he appeared
dramatist, and literary critic of the Figaro, has to enjoy himself, and he asserted vigorously that
been widely regretted. “ He read everything Mr. Kipling should defend to the last ditch his
conscientiously; he analysed admirably; he property in Ganesha, as would the humorist
quoted judiciously; and he judged impartially, himself defend his own property in the noin de
never forgetting the respect due to successful plume “ Mark Twain.”
talent, nor the encouragement necessary to the Mr. Clemens will soon have the opportunity so
young and diffident writer.” A worthy record to do. A Western house has printed a volume
that any critic might be proud to merit!
advertised, on the title page, as “ by Mark Twain,
For several months previous to his death he and others." The author has brought suit. Of
had been laid aside by a terrible malady course the words “and others" were added in
hemiplegia, complicated by the rupture of the diamond type.
thyroid artery; and when, at last, the end came
to this conscientious worker and loyal comrade it
PROPOSED LAW AGAINST SMALL TYPE.
was welcome. His body was interred in the
A member of the New York State Legislature,
family mausoleum at Montmartre, being accom- by the way, wishes to protect the eyes of the
panied thither by a lengthy cavalcade including American public against any type smaller than
all that Paris contains of most brilliant and
eight-point. The suggested law is interesting,
illustrious in the triple realm of literature, art,
for, so far as I know, it is the first proposition of
and the drama.
DARRACOTTE Scott.
its kind. The statute takes the form of an
amendment to the Health Law, and its more im-
portant paragraphs provide that books, news-
papers, or serial literature shall not be published
in type smaller than eight-point, of which the
AMERICAN LETTER.
lower-case alphabet measures less than fourteen
ems; that the lines of type shall be separated by
New York City, April 12, 1901. at least two-point leads; and that this shall not
M R. RUDYARD KIPLING'S suit for apply to print contained in foot notices or indexes,
I damages by infringement against the or to books or other printed matter intended for
e house of Putnam has been given this reference use only. It is specified that any
week a place upon the calendar of the United person violating the regulation shall be guilty of
States Circuit Court, and before these words are a misdemeanour, punishable by fine of not less
in type the evidence will have been heard by than fifty dollars nor more than one thousand
judge and jury. The same distinguished author dollars.
has instituted an action against the Fennos, who I t is needless to describe how the indignant
published, as it is alleged, several of the Kipling publishers united their forces in order to secure
stories without any right thereto, and who added the defeat of this Bill by an adverse vote of the
insult to injury, according to the plaintiff's claim, Assembly. From our State legislatures we are
by imprinting a duplicate of the famous elephant's accustomed to expect anything in the way of wild
head designed by Mr. John Lockwood Kipling law making, but this “eight-point law” exhibits
for the authorised “Outward Bound” edition a desire to interfere in the making of books to
which was issued by the Scribners. A pre- which there would be no limit if an entering
liminary hearing in this latter cause is now wedge were driven. On the same ground,
slowly proceeding before the commissioner. It pictures poorly reproduced might be interdicted,
was enlivened recently by the introduction of Mr. or flimsy bindings, or even uncut edges, because
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the nerves of the public might be unhealthfully be worth, Mr. Carnegie is quite competent to
strained thereby. No wonder that the publishers startle us with a scheme of this description.
were alarmed.
THE GLARE OF THE FOOTLIGHTS.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MAGAZINES AND The “book-play” craze has received several
LITERATURE.
body blows during the present theatrical season,
Every English writer who keeps a commercial in the shape of half a dozen preposterous dramati.
eye on remunerative American magazine editors sations of popular novels. The Critic magazine
will be more or less enlightened by the obiter tells an amusing illustration of this dramatic
dicta of Mr. Walter H. Page, perhaps the most fashion. It seems that one of our theatre
purposeful and progressive among the younger managers, who had been unlucky in his attempts
editors of our periodicals. Last week Mr. Page to secure the stage rights of record-breaking
delivered an after-dinner speech about the novels, determined to start from the beginning.
American Magazine. A newspaper report made He brushed up his United States history, selected
him say: “ The good editor ought to be able to a set of characters and episodes which appealed
see just how far each phase of development in life most strongly to his theatrical instinct, and then
has advanced, and then to point out how it can go a approached a successful novelist with a propo.
little further. Men are divided everywhere into sition to write a story about them. The manager
two classes. They live in two houses the house was to have the dramatic rights, the author to
of do' and the house of .don't.' It is for the have all the novel would make. Upon these
former that the American magazines must be
terms the book has been written, and it appears
written.” And again : “The editor should have upon the spring list of a prominent publisher.
a well-trained sense of literary values, but he
Even in the absence of such an antecedent agree.
should not think that a magazine ought to have ment our novelists nowadays compose, consciously
anything to do with literature. The making of
or unconsciously, with the glare of the footlights
magazines is not literature: it is journalism. distracting the artistic vision. The output of
Those editors who are trying to get out monthly current fiction is inevitably affected.
literature are making dull magazines. It is not
Unfortunately, however, the selection of books
the magazine that ought to produce literature, but for stage purposes is, based, apparently, upon the
the book.” Certainly this sort of editorial policy circulation and not upon genuine dramatic pos-
seems to be prevalent with us, and the wise con. sibilities, and the acting versions in some later
tributor will govern himself and his manuscripts cases have been as bad as could be, made usually
accordingly. The literary magazine “article” is
by mechanical and unsympathetic workmen. In
not in vogue, and even in periodical fiction the
the meantime our real playwrights are dejected
note is that of activity and achievement and and our critics bewail. Thus, for example, Mr.
modernity. Does one whisper “ Kipling"? It Norman Hapgood in the Bookman : “ When an
would be unsafe to ascribe the condition to any American author of world-wide fame returned
single cause, however pointed the example.
recently to New York, after several years abroad,
his cominent on the stage in this city was that it
MR. CARNEGIE AND THE THEATRE.
seemed to be run to meet the taste of donkeys.
Mr. Andrew Carnegie has escaped miraculously There has been no month within some time to
the desire to found a magazine, and in the multi. justify this verdict more neatly than the one just
tude of his educational charities his deliverance past."
from such an enterprise is nothing short of provi.
A CHECK TO PIRATES.
dential. But it is suggested that the great Certain piratical dealers in dramatic literature
philanthropist has been attacked by the bacillus have been checkmated by an opinion of the
of an “Independent Theatre.” In the public Attorney-General of the United States regarding
Press he has invited responses to the question: the importation of Rostand's “ L'Aiglon” in book
“ What is truth on the stage?”-a problem which, form. M. Rostand's agent in this country
apparently does not present the slightest difficulty secured American copyright for the French pub-
to a small army of sages who have answered it to lisher, M. Fasquelle, and the Brentanos bought
their own satisfaction, if not to that of Mr. the book rights for the United States. But it
Carnegie. One of the New York papers was uncertain whether the latter house could
announces that Mr. Carnegie has in mind the prevent the wholesale and unauthorised importa-
endowment of an “International” theatre, to tion of French copies. The Attorney-General
unite in its dramatic bonds Great Britain and holds that the French book “ L'Aiglon," printed
these States, and that Sir Henry Irving is to abroad, is prohibited importation, because it was
direct its operation. Whatever this gossip may copyrighted under the laws of the United States.
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THE AUTHOR.
T
The opinion should have all the effect of a judicial with his chapter on “Agreements," it is the more
ruling, and is a notable interpretation of the pleasant to express unqualified assent to three
International Act. I
to John RUSSELL DAVIDSON.
I
propositions which he there advances. He says :
(1) " Literature is not adequately represented
- in this country.” It is not, in fact, represented
at all. Nor can it be until something in the
NOTES AND NEWS.
nature of an Academy is created. The Bar is
represented; medicine is represented ; surgery,
HE question of sale or return seems so
architecture, art, actuary work, are all represented ;
simple as not to require any argument to
Literature is not. What, then, is the work and
recommend it. Booksellers are always
what the position of the Royal Society of Litera-
complaining of poverty; they cannot possibly,
ture? It may be anything that its members
which is quite evident, subscribe to many new
claim except the one thing for which it was
books; most new books, therefore, do not get
founded-the representation of Literature.
published at all, because publication means pro-
(2) What about the Society of Authors ? It
duction with exhibition and an offer of the book
represents, as Mr. Morrah points out, “nothing
but the material side of Literature.” Its one
to the public. Yet there is a common complaint
that books sent out on sale or return come back
object is the maintenance and defence of literary
unsold and soiled. It is apparently obvious that property in the interests of the author, its creator
they have had their chance. But have they ?
and owner. A humble function, perhaps, but
Do booksellers freely offer and push books which
recognised by a good many writers as useful and
are not their own? In many cases they certainly
productive of results which benefit other writers,
do not. Books sent on sale or return are, it is
including those who at present hold aloof from it,
said, put up on shelves and left there. This
and even misrepresent it and deride it while they
seems a very short-sighted policy. Surely it is
profit by it.
better to make a selection and to say, “ Send me
(3) Membership of the Society conveys, Mr.
these books on sale or return and I will do my
Morrah very rightly states, no more distinction
best with them,” rather than to put on a
than may be boasted by anyone who writes a
shelf books so sent and to go on pushing books,
book, however bad. In other words, there is no
perhaps of far inferior attractions, “subscribed.”
distinction in membership of the Society. Nor
It seems, however, that the method of sale or
bave any of its leaders ever pretended that there is.
return has been recently adopted by certain pub-
The Publishers' Circular has been apparently
lishers, and that, in one case at least, the results
having a little playful gambol. How playful it is
bave proved eminently satisfactory. The change
may be inferred from the concluding paragraph :
may very possibly lead to such a revolution in D
"All we deplored was that the · Literary Year
bookselling methods as we are all anxiously await.
Book 'should say that the Authors' Society did not
ing and desiring. Meantime, which is better, to
represent Literature, and that it is no distinction
“ subscribe" for so many copies of a book on the
to belong to it: if that is not lamentable, we are
assurance of an interested traveller; to take all
sorry.” It is not lamentable at all; but so long as
the risk in the hope of selling them; or to select
the Circular is sorry and penitent all is well.
books at no risk whatever, and to offer them with
the certainty of no loss, whatever happens ? In
the first case the bookseller has already suffered
Mr. P. J. Hartog writes as follows:-
himself to be bound and fettered by the pub-
There is published in this month's number of The Author
lisher as to the price of his books; he can no
an article on the Nobel Foundation to wbich my signature is
appended, and which appears, therefore, as if it had been
longer deal with his own property as he chooses ;
specially contributed to your journal. I feel sure that it
why, then, should he continue to take upon his is only through inadvertence that the origin of the article
own long-suffering shoulders the greater share of has not been explained. I should be obliged if you
the risk? In the other case he frankly becomes
woald kindly state in your next issue that the article in
little better than a commission agent, incurring
question is extracted from a summary of the regulations for
15 the Nobel Foundation drawn up by me, and recently issued
no risk, and only exercising a certain selection-
and that as wide a selection as his shelves will
allow--of the new books which are published.
No further explanation seems necessary. The
paper is an official paper sent to the Society of
Authors presumably by the Board of Education,
In the Publishers' Circular of April 6 there is and signed with the name of P. J. Hartog, and
a letter from Mr. Herbert Morrah with which we reproduced in accordance with the right tacitly
entirely agree. And as we do not agree entirely conceded to the Press of publishing official
a of
e Board of Ed
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THE AUTHOR.
221
documents. If this Society is not concerned
with the Nobel Foundation, it is difficult to under-
stand what body, or what people, are so con.
cerned. The paper as published in these columns
gave only so many of the regulations as concern
literature and its makers. One does not know
who is responsible for the distribution of copies,
but it seems evident that Mr. Hartog is not. It
is not generally considered necessary to point out
that official papers having the signature of official
persons are not sent out by those persons. But,
since Mr. Hartog wishes it to be so stated, let it
be understood that he did not send the document
to the Society, which will, however, continue to
publish extracts from Blue Books, reports of
commissions, and other public documents with
or without the official signatures which accom-
pany them. If, however, the “summary." is a
private document, the fact should have been
stated and confidence would have been respected.
the “ name.” This author is said to make about £2000 a
year, partly by the aid of such spiritual assistance.
This method has been adopted in America within our
own knowledge. We know of a young writer, industrious,
ingenious, and anknown, who came into relations with one
of the most successful writers of sensational fiction, who
loved drink, and hated work. For some time the young
writer wrote under the more famous name, received a third
of the generoas proceeds, while the remaining two-thirds
were devoted to the more famous man's whisky.
It would be curious and interesting to learn
how far the practice of wearing borrowed plumes
prevails. Some years ago a story was brought to
me, the names being given, in which a certain
writer, not unknown to the public, had actually
taken over and published in his own name a MŠ.
committed to his charge. More than one novel
has been written with such a fraud as the motif.
Some ten years ago a man, assuming the name of a
well-known publisher, advertised for MSS. to be
sent to him at an office near Chancery-lane. As
soon as the thing became suspected he vanished
it with all his MSS. Were there none among them
of literary and commercial value? It is, of
course, most difficult to prove such cases; but if
the readers of The Author can furnish informa-
tion on the subject they would be doing good
service by sending their experiences to this paper
for publication.
From time to time a protest is sent to this
paper by authors who complain of their critics.
It would be well were they to consider what good
purpose would be served by inserting their com-
plaints, either in their own interests or in the
general interest. A statement which is false, i.e.,
not an opinion, but a statement of alleged fact,
may be advantageously corrected, but not an
opinion. Thus, a critic says that an author has
been publishing feeble rubbish. That is an
opinion. What good does an author do hinıself
by writing to protest? He advances his own
opinion as to his own work-certainly a favour-
able opinion-against a critic's opinion, which, in
the eyes of the world, is judicial. The only
answer to an adverse judgment is either an appeal
to a recognised Court of Criticism—which does
not exist–or, which is the method adopted by
wise authors, a silent appeal to the public.
History is full of mistaken judgments. Not the
Qaarterly only, but Byron himself, failed to see
the powers of Keats. Let the example of Keats
console and stimulate the author under discipline.
Perhaps the critic may be right: he certainly is
not always wrong. All the more reason for con-
solation and an appeal to the judgment of Time.
The following is from the Chronicle, Brookline,
Mass. It is pleasant to find that this important
literary organ approves of the action of the Boston
Library. The readers for the library have
certainly, as the Brookline Chronicle asserts,
“done their work with a greater display of skill
and good judgment than one would expect them
to show." The only consolation for the novelist
is that he is excluded in what he has hitherto
regarded as good company. He will now probably
proceed to study his art by new and hitherto
despised methods.
CENSORS OF Novels.
Amoog the books which have been "tabooed” by the
examining committee of the Boston Public Library, and have
been refused admission to the archives of the library, are the
following. Many of them, it will be noticed, are well-known
books :
“David Harum," George Ade’s “Fables in Slang,”
Winston Churchill's “The Celebrity," Paul Bourget's
“ Domestic Dramas," Sir Walter Besant's “The Change-
ling,” Lilian Bell's “ The Instinct of Step-Fatherhood,”.
William Le Queux's “Scribes and Pharisees," Captain
Charles King's “A Wounded Name," Mary E. Wilkins's
" The People of Our Neighbourhood,” Catcliffe Hyne's
“ The Adventares of Captain Kettle,” Mrs. Barton
Harrison's " Good Americans,” Paul Leicester Ford's “The
Tattle-Tales of Capid,” Harold Frederic's " Gloria Mundi,”
Amelia E. Barr's “ Trinity Bells,” S. R. Crockett's “ Ione
March,” Egerton Castle's “ Young April,” Mary Hartwell
Catherwood's “Spanish Peggy,” W. Pett Ridge's “ A Son of
the State," Jesse Lynch Williams's “ Adventures of a
Freshman," Gertrude Atherton's “The Californians,"
The Daily Chronicle quotes the following
notice on “Literary Ghosts”:
Not long ago a story was going round as to the
method adopted by a certain successfal author. He adver-
tised for amateurs to send on their stories to a given
address, whence he filcbed their plots. That is the story.
Bat the correspondent has a personal experience. He was
approached by an aathor of repute with the proposal that
he should write stories and send them for the man with the
name to “touch up." Then they were to be published under
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222
THE AUTHOR.
“Senator North,” and “ A Daughter of the Vine,” R. W.
Chambers's “In the Quarter,” “ Outsiders,” and “ The Con
spirator, ” Molly E. Seawell's" The Loves of Lady Arabella,”
Henry James's “The Two Magics,” Robert Barr's “Tekla,"
„
Maarten Maartens' “ Her Memory," Julia Magruder's
“Struan,” Jules Verne's “ An Antarctic Mystery,” Emile
Zola's “ Stories for Ninon,” Robert Barr's " Jeannie Baxter,
Journalist,” E. W. Hornung's “The Amateur Cracksman,"
Robert Herrick's “ Love's Dilemma," Amelia E. Barr's
“ Was it Right to Forgive ?” E. W. Hornung's “ Dead Men
Tell No Tales," Shan F. Bullock's “The Barrys," Joseph
Hatton's " When Rogues Fall Out” and “ The White King
of Manoa," Edward S. Van Zile's “With Sword and
Crucifix.” Stanley Waterloo's “The Seekers,” Edith
Wharton's “ The Touchstone,” Arlo Bates’s “Love in a
Cloud,” Lilian Bell's “ The Expatriates," and John Kendrick
Banga' “ The Idiot at Home.”
A book may be rejected at the public library for any one
of the following reasons, or for many others :-
It is immoral. It is below the author's usual standard.
The library has enough of that author anyway. It is poorly
written. It does not tend to promote caltare. It is too
sensational. It is a plagiarism. It would tend to create
anarchy. The money could be better spent for another
book, &c.
Most of the exclusions seem just. . . . At any rate, it is
certain that the readers whose daty it is to examine and
report upon new books do their work conscientiously, and,
fortunately, with a greater display of skill and good judg.
ment than one would expect them to show. In fact, we
ought to be grateful for the good sense underlying most of
these decisions.
The Society of Women Journalists has arranged
to hold afternoon receptions on the last Tuesday
in each month at Essex Hall, Essex-street,
Strand, with a view to promoting social inter-
course between members and their friends. The
first, held in March, was attended by more than
two hundred guests. Several popular artists con-
tributed to the success of the occasion—among
them Madame Amy Sherwin, Miss Madeleine
O'Connor, Miss Helen Mar, Mr. Reginald
Kenneth, and Mr. George Giddens.
WALTER BESANT.
loose expression “ such persons as have just claims
on the Royal beneficence” led to the bestowal
of these grants upon a large number of service
pensioners or their surviving relatives at the
expense of literature, science, and art. I dealt
with the whole question in “ Literature and the
Pension List,” an investigation conducted and
published for the Incorporated Society of Authors
in 1889. This was followed up by a memorial
presented by the Society to the late Mr. W. H.
Smith praying for further legislation for the
following purposes.
(a) The restriction of the grant of pensions
on the Civil List within ascertained limits.
(6) The allocation of pensions amounting to not
less than £800 in each year to those who by their
useful discoveries in Science, or attainments in
Literature and the Arts, have merited the gracious
consideration of their Sovereign and the gratitude
of their country, or their widows or children.
(c) The increase of the Royal Bounty Fund
and the Civil List Pension Fund so that Her
Majesty may be enabled to reneve distress and
reward merit in a manner worthy of the dignity
of the Crown.
Mr. Smith, who declined to receive a deputa-
tion, gave no encouragement whatever to the
prayer of the memorial, and defended the practice
of the Treasury on the ground of the existence of
certain undisclosed “regulations,"* which, inter
alia, excluded novelists, unless “historical
novelists,” from the benefit of the Fund. He
further complained that “to make such changes
as the memorial suggests would necessitate a new
Act of Parliament”; and defended the grant of
pensions on the Civil List for services performed
in the Army, Navy, Diplomatic, Civil, and Colonial
Services on the ground that these are “services
to the Sovereign," and that the First Lord enjoys
" that discretion which must in such cases finally
rest with some one responsible Minister.” .
The present opportunity of redressing all these
grievances is, therefore, of the highest import-
ance. Genuine regulations should be framed to
restrict the grant of pensions, not upon an artificial
theory, but in accordance with the findings of the
Committee of 1837. It may, too, be asked
whether a scale struck sixty-four years ago is
adequate to the needs of to-day. It cannot be
questioned that if the necessity were shown to exist
-an easy matter—the country would support
such a use of public money. It is the unanimous
testimony of every First Lord of the Treasury
that he is every year obliged to refuse many
deserving applicants, and The Author has called
CIVIL LIST PENSIONS.
M HE demise of the Crown and the resulting
T revision of the Civil List Act, in accord-
ance with the report of the Select Com.
• mittee appointed to consider the whole question,
affords an important opportunity for the reform
of the system under which Civil List Pensions
are granted. The main purpose of these pensions
as defined by the resolution of the House of
Commons of 1834, and by i Vict. c. 2, s. 6, was
the reward of those who “ by their useful dis.
coveries in Science and attainments in Literature
and the Arts have merited the gracious considera-
tion of their Sovereign and the gratitude of their
country." But the insertion in the Act of the
* In the House, in answer to Mr. Bryce, he acknowledged
that there were no such regulations.--W. B.
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attention to many such refusals. The practice of
the Treasury has immensely improved since the
Society exposed the mismanagement of the Fund,
but every year grants are made to classes of
persons not contemplated by Her late Majesty's
Civil List Act. The further continuance of such
no of such
a state of things can and must now be rendered
impossible.
W. MORRIS COLLES.
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The following note is from the report of the
Committee of the House of Commons on the Civil
List:-
Your committee recommend that the new Civil List should
be fixed according to the following estimate :
First Class.—Their Majesties' Privy Purse......... £110,000
Second Class.-Salaries of His Majesty's House-
hold and Retired Allowances.......................
125,800
Third Class.-Expenses of His Majesty's House-
hold ..............
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Fourth Class.-Works .........
20,000
Fifth Class.-Royal Boanty, Alms, and Special
Services...............
13,200
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tion, and the committee accordingly recommend the con-
tinuance of the present system, except that the variable
amounts payable under this head (Appendix, Part III.)
should no longer form a nominal class of the Civil List,
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THE AUTHOR.
THE AUTHORS' CLUB.
CORRESPONDENCE.
N Monday, April 15, the Authors' Club
1.-“ LITERATURE.”
entertained Dr. J. A. H. Murray at dinner. V OUR friendly criticisms on the remarks
Professor W. W. Skeat, of Cambridge,
made in Literature of March 16 on
took the chair. Fewer members of the club than
“ Critical Standards," à propos of Mr.
usual sat down at the table, owing to the unfor- Churton Collins's recent book, are likely, I think,
tunate fact that the first performance of “ Corio. to convey a wrong impression of what the writer
lanus” at the Lyceum Theatre had been fixed for in Literature actually said.
the same evening. Those members who were You say: "• It is human,' the writer says,
present, however, greeted Dr. Murray most to speak up for a friend : to be angry if your
enthusiastically, and a very pleasant evening wares are condemned: to wish to stand well
was spent. In response to his health the guest with persons with whom one does business.'
made a long and interesting speech explaining Undoubtedly it is human. But Mr. Collins's con-
some of the difficulties and some of the tention is that a book sent out for review demands
labours connected with the editing of a large impartiality, although partiality is human."
dictionary. He stated that he had collected These are not our words ; but it is a fair
over five tons of material, and that he had over summary of three sentences in the note in
five million quotations bearing on words in the Literature. It conveys, however, a wrong
English language and in English literature. impression when the sentence which follows is
Such a statement made it apparent at once that omitted. The writer continued :
the labour involved in editing the work was What is human, however, we need scarcely add, is not
almost beyond the powers of one man. He men necessarily rigbt; and it is necessary to face the question
tioned at the same time some of the more - Does this obviously human attitude of reviewers towards
humorous sides of the work, and pointed out
books exist to any large extent, and does it produce such
that on many occasions when he had asked some terrible consequences, and cause such a failure of justice,
as Mr. Churton Collins imagines in his wrath ?
specialist with regard to the definition of technical
words, in a short time letters had been addressed
I think this puts a different colour upon the
to him from other gentlemen asking him to rem
remarks which The Author quoted, and I venture,
forward the details which he himself required.
reanired therefore, to ask you to allow me to call your
Therefore, to
What had taken place was quite clear the readers' attention to them.
specialist, although he was constantly using the
THE EDITOR OF “LITERATURE."
word, had no idea of its origin, and had applied
to someone else, who, in his turn, had applied to
Dr. Murray.
II.-ON COMMERCIAL MORALITY.
The evening ended by Mr. E. W. Brabrook, Mercury was the god of thieves and of
C.B., proposing the health of the chairman.
merchants. Oh, you libellous Ancients ! to place
these two classes of men under the same
tutelage!
The general meeting of the Authors' Club was
If a pickpocket abstracts my purse, my shoe-
held on Monday, April 15, at five o'clock. Dr.
: maker or my butcher are greatly shocked, yet the
Conan Doyle, as chairman, had the satisfaction one will charge for a pair of boots and the other
of putting before the members a balance-
for a leg of mutton which were never delivered,
sheet showing how the club had prospered
and neither will scruple to accept payment for
during the past year. Sir Walter Besant and
the same if he happens to escape detection. A
Lord Monkswell resigned in rotation from the
practice which your highly respectable publisher
directorate, but still kept their names on the
shudders at. Nevertheless, he will charge
general committee, and promised their strong
an unsuspecting author, who was fool enough
support in the future. Mr. E. W. Brabrook,
to accept a half-profit agreement, 428. for
C.B., and Mr. Morley Roberts were elected to fill
binding 100 of his volumes, till it is found
the vacant positions. The club has had a steady
out that the real cost was 298. per 100
increase of members during the past vear, and
volumes. He charges the unlucky half-profit
now embraces among its members many of the
book heavily for exchange advertisements which
best known writers of the day.
cost him next to nothing, and he produces
as vouchers receipts for full value, because the
conspiring publishers place these author-defraud.
ing instruments into each other's hands. But,
Heaven forbid ! they are not pickpockets, nor yet
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THE AUTHOR.
225
defrauding tradesmen-not they. Or say an its expenses. The following letter from Messrs.
author of a school-book has, after years of toil Skeffington and Son, who were doing their
and thought, worked out a new system of teach utmost for us, at once showed me that it was
ing, say, reading or arithmetic, or any other useless to proceed further in the matter : “I am
subject, forthwith your honest publisher employs clearly of opinion that the co-operation of the
his hack-writer to filch the idea and evade the Princess Christian in your book is as necessary as
copyright, for “there is no copyright in ideas”; ever, if not more so. But in truth it (i.e., the
in other words, where there is no policeman it is Queen's death) will be a sad blow to all works of
permissible to steal. And what of those paste fiction, and indeed to most books for some time
and scissors using piratical backs; are they to come.” I feel confident that Mr. Skeffington
much better than the light-fingered gentry? did what he could, and for my sake alone he
Well might Napoleon say, “Le commerce c'est would have produced the book if it had been
un brigandage bien organisé.” Against some of possible to do so with any chance of success. I
these ills there is no remedy, but the publishers wish particularly to thank the following ladies
could be brought to book. Let authors form and gentlemen for their great consideration and
themselves into an “ Authors' Publishing Union,” help, and for their enthusiastic reception of my
and publish their own books, and then it will no proposal: M. M. Macpherson, Esq., Paris; Allen
longer be said, “Now, Barabbas was a publisher.” Oscar, Esq.; L. A. Harker, Esq.; Miss E. G.
A MUCH-DEFRAUDED AUTHOR.
Wheelwright, Rev. C. Dudley-Camplin, Miss J. M.
Waterhouse, B. W. Wentworth, Esq.; Miss M.
Baines, Miss B. C. Hardy, Miss J. Montgomery.
Campbell, M. Penrose, Esq.; Frank Hopwood,
III.-YOUNG FICTION WRITERS AND THE WAR
Esq.; G. Rennie Powell, Esq.; Mrs. Isabella
FUND.
Taylor, H. R. Wintle, Esq., F.R.G.S.; Miss
My proposal, made in The Author for May of Gibbs, Miss L. G. Moberley, W. H. Robinson,
last year, resulted in such a large number of Esq., F.R.A.S. In Miss W. M. Willis-Swan I
encouraging letters from authors of all standing found a most able and considerate fellow editor,
that, in spite of the many difficulties in our way, and one who did not spare time or labour to
we felt that we ought to proceed with the idea. bring the proposed volume to a satisfactory issue.
Consequently, it is with the greatest reluctance If we have failed it has not been for the want of
that I am compelled to write this letter acknow hard work and kindly interest. It would seem
ledging our defeat. At the outset we knew fully that the times and fate have alone been against
what to expect, and we received the following us.
Jas. BAGNALL-STUBBS.
letter from our editor :-“I am afraid you will April 5, 1901.
find considerable difficulty in floating the volume
which you propose. The young writers must
IV.-EDITORS.
make their own names first separately before they Is it not an unusual thing for an editor to
can do anything in association. I would not accept a poem, and then to repudiate that accept-
willingly throw cold water on your admirable ance without any presumable reason ?
project, but I am afraid that the attempt The editor of the Free Lance wrote to me on a
would only result in disappointinent.” Never. post card, on receipt of a poem : “ All right!
theless, Sir Walter quite recently consented When I can find a comfortable corner.” (I hold
to write a preface to the book, provided that this post card). Does not this amount to
the publisher's agreement was a satisfactory accepting it, or am I drawing over much on my
one.
imagination so to interpret it?
At first we had a good chance of obtaining the Later on the poem was lost in the Free Lance
interest of a prominent member of the Royal office, and I sent another copy, which was returned
Family, and up to the death of Her Majesty to me with thanks.
Queen Victoria (to whom we hoped to have dedi. Again, the editor of the Pictorial Magazine
cated the volume) things were looking very is always expressing himself as most eager to
cheerful. Clearly we, like many others, have oblige his readers in any way he can. This is as
suffered greatly by the great national bereave it should be, but when I sent an addressed reply
ment.
post card asking for the name of the author of a
It is practically impossible to make a volume certain ghost story that had appeared in the
of short stories a success, and though the many P.M. he took no notice of my request. I
publishers to whom I mentioned the matter were wished to locate the name of a certain decoy in
most kind and considerate, they were unanimous Lincolnshire, mentioned in the said story? Was
in their opinion that the book could not recoup this a presumptuous request ?
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THE AUTHOR.
I make no commeuts, but would like to know
what you and your readers think of this?
I even went so far as to apologise to the editor
of the Free Lance for my audacity in asking for
the insertion of an accepted poem.
Karsfield, Torquay. F. B. DOVETON.
[It seems that the editor of the Free Lance
might very fairly reply that he has not yet been
able to find a “comfortable corner.” The accept-
ance of the poem was clearly conditional. But as
regards the other point, if the story was anony.
mous the editor was surely bound to respect that
fact. Mr. Doveton's better course would have
been to ask the editor to forward his question to
the anonymous writer. There could have been
no objection to such a question. It is evident
that if an editor is to be called upon to reveal the
names of his anonymous writers there is no
possibility of preserving an incognito which is
often most desirable.- ED.]
BOOK AND PLAY TALK.
Dr. Richard Garnett has written a series of
essays on Peacock, Beckford, Matthew Arnold,
Shelley, Lord Beaconsfield, and other writers.
The volume will be published by Mr. Heinemann
under the title “ The Essays of an Ex-Librarian.”
The prevailing idea that Mr. George Smith was
to be credited with the inception of the Pall Mall
Gazette, of which he was the original proprietor,
has been corrected in some of the obituary
notices of the late publisher. It was to Mr.
Frederick Greenwood that the Pall Mall owed
its form as a new spirit in journalism.
We are glad to learn that the health of Mr.
George Meredith is improved.
Mr. Morley's Life of Gladstone is expected
to be ready in October. Another forthcoming
volume of political interest is the autobiography
of Mr. Henry Broadhurst, M.P., one of Mr.
Gladstone's Under-Secretaries of State, which
is being prepared for publication by Messrs.
Hutchinson. Mr. Broadhurst was at one time
an operative mason, and tramped a thousand
miles in winter in search of work.
Mr. Charles Battell Loomis tells in the Atlantic
Monthly for March “how to write a novel for the
masses.” “You must admit,” he says in the
course of his article, “ that the vast majority of
the reading public is made up of dull, unthink-
ing people, so why should writers spend so much
time substantiating facts, studying costumes and
scenery and other details that do not affect the
real interest of the story, which is and must be
the romantic portion of it?".
The following are among the novels announced
for early publication :-“ Jack Raymond," by
Mrs. Voynich; “ The Second Dandy Chater," by
Mr. Tom Gallon; “ The Sea hath its Pearls," by
Miss Nellie Blissett; “ Voysey,” by Mr. Richard
0. Prowse; "A Daughter of the Veldt," by Mr.
Basil Marnan; “The Extermination of Love," by
E. Gerard; and “Lady Haife," by Mr. Neil
Wynn Williams.
Mr. W. J. Stillman's autobiography is being
published by Mr. Grant Richards, who also
announces a history of Rome, designed for
advanced students of the subject, by Mr. Eustace
H. Miles.
In a recent issue, Literature disposes of the
many accounts that have been published of the
way the “ Recessional” reached the Times, by
printing the following letter which enclosed the
WISS CHRISTABEL COLERIDGE is to
write the biography of the late Miss Char.
lotte Yonge. It is requested that letters
or papers relating to Miss Yonge's life and works
should be forwarded to Miss Coleridge, at Cheyne,
Torquay, whence they will be duly returned to the
owners.
Mr. Marion Crawford is writing a Life of the
Pope.
Mr. W. S. Lilly's new work on the Renaissance
will be published shortly by Mr. Fisher Unwin.
He studies the subject as exhibited in the careers
of five representative men ---- Michael Angelo,
Erasmus, Reuchlin, Luther, Sir Thomas More.
Mr. George Gissing's new novel. - The Char.
latan," will be published shortly by Messrs. Chap-
man and Hall, as well as his book of travel, which
will be called “ By the Ionian Sea.”
Mr. W. J. Ford has written a history of the
Cambridge University Cricket Club. It will be
published immediately by Messrs. Blackwood.
Mr. Hall Caine's new book will probably be
published in August.
A new novel by Mr. David Christie Murray
will be published this month by Messrs. Chatto
and Windus.
The title of Mr. Douglas Sladen's new novel is
“My Son Richard : Ă Romance of the River
between Maidenhead and Marlow."
Dear -
Enclosed pleased find my sentiments on things--which I
hope are yours. We've been blowing up the Trumpets of
the New Moon a little too much for White Men, and it's
about time we sobered down.
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THE AUTHOR.
227
If you would like it, it's at your service-on the old won golden opinions. Since this appeared Mr.
conditions that I can use it if I want it later in book form. Prichard has by himself published an important
The sooner it's in print the better. I don't want any proof.
book of travel entitled “Where Black Rules
Couldn't you run it to-night so as to end the week piously?
If it's not your line, please drop me a wire.
White"; and he is now in Patagonia, leading an
Ever yours sincerely,
R. K. expedition of great geographical and scientific
The poem was published the next morning.
importance.
Literature adds that “Mr. Kipling was asked to On May 7 there will appear simultaneously in
name his own price, but absolutely declined all England and America the “ Further Memoirs of
payment.”
Marie Bashkirtseff," the publication of which
Messrs. Mitchell and Co., of 18, New Bridge.
has been looked forward to with much eagerness.
street, E.C., and of Arundel, have just published,
The volume will be illustrated and will contain a
under the title of“ Vexed Questions ” (price 6d.),
diary, a very daring correspondence with Guy de
a collection of twenty-two articles contributed by
Maupassant, and an introduction by Mr. G. H.
Perris. Mr. Grant Richards is the English
Rachel Challice to the West Sussex Gazette on
such topics as “Spinster Sisters,” “ Bachelor
publisher.
Brothers,” “Husbands' Hobbies,” “ Wives' “On Peter's Island,” by Arthur R. Ropes and
Work,” “Bloodsuckers,” and other social sub. Mary E. Ropes, has just been published by John
jects. Racbel Challice is the translator of “The Murray in London and Charles Scribner's Sons
Grandee” and “The Fourth Estate.” by Señor A. in New York. The book deals with the fortunes
Palácio Valdés, and the essay by the same author of a petroleum refinery, and with the story of a
on “ The Decadence of Modern Literature” in young Pole and his sister, about the beginning of
“ The Library of Famous Literature.”
the reign of Alexander III. Nihilist secret socie-
“ Spick and Span,” a book for children, bas
ties play a part in the tale, as they did in Russia
at the period in which the story is laid.
gone into a third edition. Readers wil take
notice that the book is published by, and can be
Two new romances, by the Rev. C. Dudley
obtained of, the writer. "His address is Llwny-y.
Lampen, will be published during the present
brain, Whitland, S. Wales. He has in the press
year. The first, which is entitled “O'Callaghan,
another story called “ Tom Genuflex,” price 48.
the Slave Trader," deals with West Africa and
the former traffic in human flesh. The second,
Mr. Basil Tozer's new book on “Free Lance entitled “The Servants of the Rod." is a story of
Journalism ” appeared on Thursday, April 4. It adventure, the scenes being laid amid the wilds
will be found especially helpful to the young of New Guinea.
journalist, for whom it is intended.
The William Black Memorial at Duart Point,
Mr. John Bloundelle-Burton's new novel-a Mull, has now been completed, and the Commis-
story of to-day-entitled “A Vanished Rival”
sioners of Northern Lighthouses have given
will be published at once by Cassell and Co. notice that on and after the night of Monday,
Limited. The scene is laid in the mountains of May 13, there will be shown from the “ William
Haute Savoie, near Evian-les-Bains, the cha-
Black Memorial Tower" a group-flashing light,
racters being English.
showing three flashes in quick succession every
“ The Mystery of the Moat House," by Derek fifteen seconds. The memorial has been erected
Vane, which was very popular as a serial, is to on a point six cables south of Duart Castle.
be published by the Cosmopolitan Publishing London has been chosen as the place of meet.
Company in their new sixpenny series.
ing for the Congress of Academical Societies in
Mr. Poultney Bigelow has just returned from 1904.
America, where he has been lecturing at various General Sir H. E. Colvile is correcting the
Universities on British Colonial Administra proofs of his book entitled “The Work of the
tions and the Colonial History of different Ninth Division." This addition to the literature
Colonising Powers. His forthcoming book of the Boer War will be published shortly by Mr.
entitled “The Children of the Nations," will be Arnold.
published early in this month by McClure.
Mr. Aylmer Maude has completed a work of
The announcement by Messrs. Archibald Con- an expository character entitled “ Tolstoy and His
stable and Co. of a new book by K. and Hesketh Problems."
Prichard suggests again to us the pleasing and Among the forthcoming novels on Mr. Heine-
uncommon relationsbip existing between these mann's list are “ The Right of Way," by Mr.
two writers-namely, that mother and son colla- Gilbert Parker, M.P.; "Boylett's Land” by
borate. Their first book, " A Modern Mercenary,” Mrs. Henry Dudeney ; “ Four-leaved Clover," by
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THE AUTHOR.
Maxwell Gray; and “The Luck of the Vails,” edition, with explanatory notes by the author on
by Mr. E. F. Benson.
the margins.
A new work by George Egerton, entitled “ Rosa “ The Lover's Replies to An English woman's
Amorsa : the Love Letters of a Woman,” will be Love Letters” is an anonymous work which will
published shortly by Mr. Grant Ricbards. The be published on May 9 by Messrs. Sampson Low.
publisher explains that the arrangements for
Mrs. Patrick Campbell has acquired the English-
the publication of this book were concluded long
speakiny rights of Echegaray's “Mariana,” and
before “ An English woman's Love Letters " was
will produce this season a new translation by Mr.
heard of.
James Monteith Graham.
Mrs. Harrison. (Lucas Malet) will preside at Sir Henry Irving has made a statement à
the Women Writers' Dinner, which is fixed to propos of the Carnegie scheme for the endowment
take place at the Criterion on Monday, June 17. of a national theatre. “I believe,” he says.
In connection with the death of Bishop Stubbs, “that an endowed theatre would be a tremendous
“ Bookworm” in the Academy expresses a pre. benefit to the public, not only from the point of
ference for the following version of the well. view of amusement, but as a factor in education.
known epigram on Froude and Kingsley. But It would, of course, be devoted to the perform-
as for the authorship of the jeu d'esprit, he adds, ance of true drama, the line of demarcation being
“ Dr. Stubbs is about the last person to whom I firmly drawn between the proper work of the
should have ascribed it”:-
stage and the miscellaneous productions now so
Froude informs the Scottish youth
often seen in theatres.”
Parsons have small regard for truth;
The Reverend Canon Kingsley cries
Mr. Egerton Castle's new play, “The Secret
That History is a pack of lies.
Orchard,” will be introduced to London audiences
What canse for judgments so malign?
by Mr. and Mrs. Kendal on May 13, at the Grand
A brief reflection solves the mystery :
Theatre, Fulham.
Froude believes Kingsley a divine,
And Kingsley goes to Fronde for history.
A new musical comedy, it is announced, is
Mr. Stanley Lane-Poole has recast and added
being written by Mr. Mostyn Pigott and Mr.
to his two-volume book on Sir Harry Parkes for
George Giddens, and composed by Mr. G.
a condensed edition which will be published by
Wolseley-Cox.
Messrs. Methuen this month under the title
Mr. Frank Curzon will produce “ Becky
1“ Sir Harry Parkes in China."
Sharp" at the Prince of Wales's Theatre in
The committee of the Irish Literary Society,
September, with Miss Marie Tempest in the title
róle.
London, announce that the prizes (presented by
Mr. William Gibson) for the best essays upon
Mrs. Patrick Campbell is to give matinées of
the “Sieges of Derry and Limerick ” have been
“ Pelleas and Mélisande” this month; the first
awarded as follows:- First prize of fifty guineas. performance will take place on May 11.
to Mr. Henry Mangan, of Dublin ; second prize
of twenty guineas, to Mr. Hugh Law, co.
Donegal. The competition is not confined to
Irishmen, nor to members of the society. This
year the society (through the generosity of Sir
Thomas Lipton) is offering for competition two
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IV.-The Prayer Book and
Decisions.
BY
Rubrics.
APPENDIX.-Ecclesiastical Bills-Comprehension Bill of 1689. Eccle.
siastical Appeals Bill 1850. Church Discipline Bill of 1899.
Statements by English Church Union and Church Association,
CONTENTS. – 1. Elements of Chegg. 2. General Principios. Extracts from Decrees and Canons of Council of Trent. The
3. Combination. 4. Exposition of Master Play Complete.
Creed of Pope Pius the Fourth as added to by Pope Pius the
Ninth. And a Copious Index.
M. J. O., Sion, Revised medBobtais
PRINCIPLES OF CHESS
IN THEORY AND PRACTICE.
JAMES MASON.
London : HORACE Cox, Windsor House, Bream's-buildings, E.C. London: HORACE Cox, Windsor House, Broam's Buildings, E.O.
· Printed and Published by HORACE Cox, Windsor House, Bream's-buildings, London, E.C.
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PERIODICALS
AND THEIR CONTRIBUTORS.
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BRADBURY, AGNEW, & co. LD., PRINTERS,
LONDON AND TONBRIDGE,
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PERIODICALS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTORS.
* ARTIST."
It is most important that the name and address of the
sender should be written upon every subject submitted,
whether drawing, photograph, MS., or otherwise.
The Editor is always glad to consider original work,
photographs, illustrated articles, etc. While every possible
care will be taken of these, absolute responsibility cannot
be accepted. Sufficient stamps should be enclosed to cover
the cost of return in case of non-acceptance.
“ BADMINTON MAGAZINE."
The Badminton Vigazine does not contain a notice of
the terms paid to contributors.
DESIRE has repeatedly been expressed that
the Author should reproduce the notices
published in magazines with regard to the
MSS. sent to the offices.
It is now four years ago since a similar statement
was produced, and as the matter will no doubt be
of service to the many contributors to the magazines.
members of the society, a fairly exhaustive list is
printed below, incorporated in which are certain
letters that have been courteously sent from the
editors of magazines that do not print notices.
The question of the responsibility of editors
with regard to MSS. is one of great importance,
and some years ago the Committee obtained
Counsel's opinion on the many legal questions that
were constantly arising with regard to the receipt
and dispatch of MSS. This opinion, with a few
words of advice, is reprinted, as it is clear that
many of our readers have overlooked it, and for
the further reason that out of all the cases that
come before the Secretary during the year a very
large number refer to this subject.
“ANSWERS.”
Short stories (which must be entirely original) are paid
for at the rate of £3 33. each. They should consist of not
more than 3,000 and not less than 2,000 words. The most
acceptable length, however, is 2,100 words.
The Editor is always pleased to consider articles, which
should not be less than 700 words (one column) or more
than 1,400 words in length.
Payment (£1 ls. a column) is made immediately on
publication.
The Editor does not hold himself responsible for any MSS.
that may be lost or damaged while under consideration.
(The Editor does not undertake to return rejected contri-
butions when not accompanied by a fully stamped and
addressed enrelope.)
“ANTIQUARY."
Unsolicited MSS. will always receive careful attention,
but the Editor cannot return them if not accepted unless a
fully stamped and directed envelope is enclosed. To this
rule no exception will be made.
It would be well if those proposing to submit MSS.
would first write to the Editor stating the subject and
manner of treatment.
"ARGOSY."
The Editor of The Argosy considers as promptly as
possible all manuscripts which are sent to him. All com-
munications must be addressed to the Editor of The Argosy,
156, Charing Cross Road, W.C. Stories, sketches, studies,
and verses must always be accompanied by a stamped
addressed envelope for return in case of unsuitability.
MSS. should be typewritten. The publisher cannot be
responsible for articles accidentally lost.
“BLACK AND WHITE."
The Editor of Blark and White is always glad to consider
articles, drawings, and photographs of topical and general
interest. Paragraphs and articles on any interesting
subject of the week are particularly invited, and all photo-
graphs, whether taken by amateurs or professional photo.
graphers, are promptly considered, and paid for, if accepted,
without delay.
"
The Editor spares no pains to return manuscripts and
photographs in case he is unable to make use of them, but
in no case can he be held responsible for their safety.
Photographs are frequently lost through the carelessness
of the senders, who fail to write their address on the back,
and the Editor has a large number of photographs which
he is unable to return for this reason. All photographs
should have their description, and the name and address of
the sender, on the back, faintly written in pencil.
The Editor is pleased to receive drawings of any events
of public interest, or of general subjects; and is glad at
any time to receive suggestions from artists or photo-
graphers.
All payments are made promptly on acceptance.
“BOOKMAN.”
All communications intended for the Editor must be
addressed to the Editor of The Bookman, 17, Paternoster
Row, London, E.C.
No unused communications will be returned, whether
stamps are enclosed for that purpose or not, and to this
rule we can make no exception.
• BRITANNIA.”
The Editor will be glad to receive original tales for con-
sideration, with proposals of terms. Preference will be
given to type-written copy on account of superior legibility,
but clearly-written MSS. are also suitable. Short stories,
of a few pages in length, to appear in a single issue are
preferred.
“ CAPTAIN.”
The Editor does not hold himself responsible for any
MSS., photographs, or drawings submitted to him, but
when stamps are enclosed he will endeavour to return
those contributions of which he cannot make use.
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THE AUTHOR.
“CHURCH OF IRELAND."
The Editor cannot promise to insert in the following
Friday's issue any letter received after Tuesday.
Rejected MSS. can only be returned when accompanied
by a stamped and addressed envelope.
Correspondents are requested to write as legibly as
possible, and on one side of the paper only, and not to
write on Post Cards.
All letters and MSS. intended for publication should be
addressed to the Editor at the Office of the Church of
Ireland Gazette.
Anonymous letters will not be refused publication, if
they are otherwise fit for insertion ; but no anonymous
letter can be inserted unless accompanied by the name and
address of the writer, as an evidence of good faith.
The Editor does not hold himself responsible for the
facts or opinions of his correspondents.
“ CORNHILL MAGAZINE."
Communications to the Editor should be addressed to the
care of Messrs. Smith, Elder & Co., 15, Waterloo Place,
S.W.
All contributions are attentively considered, and un-
accepted MSS. are returned when accompanied by the
necessary stamps for postage ; but the Editor cannot hold
himself responsible for any accidental loss. MSS. cannot
be delivered on personal application, nor can they be
forwarded through the post when only initials are given.
Every contribution should be type-written, on one side of
each leaf only, and should bear the name and address of
the sender.
“ COUNTRY LIFE."
“ CASSELL'S MAGAZINE."
Illustrated contributions for the “ Something New".
pages are invited by the Editor, who will be glad to pay for
original paragraphs or photographs which are accepted.
Out-of-the-way and curious natural phenomena and freaks
of nature, as well as portraits and views likely to be of
topical interest two or three months after they are submitted,
are sure of prompt and careful consideration.
Correspondents are requested, when applying to the
Editor for the names and addresses of the persons from
whom further particulars respecting articles may be
obtained, to forward a stamped and addressed envelope
for reply.
All contributions for the Editor's consideration must be
type-written, and submitted at the sender's risk. The
Editor accepts no responsibility for unsuiiable papers and
stories, but will use his best endeavour to return such as
are accompanied by stamped and addressed wrappers.
“CATHOLIC TIMES."
All communications which do not belong to the Business
Department of the Catholic Times and are intended for
insertion should be addressed to the Editor. They should
be plainly written, if possible in ink, and invariably on one
side of the paper. Special care should be taken that names
of places, countries, proper names, and uncommon words
have every letter perfectly legible. Figures must also be
clear and distinct. Ivattention to these directions will
often compel either rejection or considerable abridgment
of contributions. The writers of unsolicited articles sent
for insertion must state clearly if payment is expected for
them. All communications intended for insertion must be
authenticated by the name and address of the writer, not
necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good
faith. No notice will be taken of anonymous letters.
Rejected communications will not be returned.
Correspondents are reminded that the earlier their com-
munications reach this office the better the chance of their
publication, and all communications intended for insertion
in the current issue should reach us not later than Tuesday ;
the Editor reserves Wednesday for special correspondents
and telegraphic news.
“ CHAMBERS’ JOURNAL."
1st. All communications should be addressed - To the
Editor, 339, High Street, Edinburgh."
2nd. For its return in case of ineligibility, postage-stamps
should accompany every manuscript.
3rd. To secure their safe return if ineligible, all manu-
scripts, whether accompanied by a letter of advice or
otherwise, should have the writer's name and address
written upon them in full.
4th. Poetical contributions should invariably be accom-
panied by a stamped and directed envelope.
" CHURCHMAN."
All literary communications should be addressed to " The
Editors, 2, Exeter Street, Strand, W.C."
All MSS, should bear name and address of writer and
be accompanied by stamps for return. The Editors will
endeavour to return all such MSS. : but can accept no
responsibility for uninvited contributions.
The Editors accept no responsibility for opinions expressed
in correspondence or signed articles.
“ CHURCHWOMAN."
All literary communications should be addressed to
“ The Editors, 2, Exeter Street, Strand, W.C.”
All MSS. should bear name and address of writer and be
accompanied by stamps for return. The Editors will
endeavour to return all such MSS. ; but can accept no
responsibility for uninvited contributions.
The Editor will be glad to receive for consideration
photographs, instantaneous or other wise, besides literary
contributions, in the shape of articles and descriptions, as .
well as short stories, sporting or otherwise, not exceeding
2,000 words. Contributors are specially requested to place
their names and addresses on their MSS, and on the backs
of photographs. The Editor will not be responsible for the
return of artistic or literary contributions which he may
not be able to use, and the receipt of a proof must not be
taken as evidence that an article is accepted. Publication
in Country Life alone will be recognised as acceptance.
Where stamps are enclosed, the Editor will do his best to
return those contributions which he does not require.
With regard to photographs, the price required for repro-
duction, together with all descriptive particulars, must be
plainly stated, otherwise, when jayment is requested, it
must be understood that the usnal rates of the paper will
be paid. If it is desired that the photograph should be
returned, a sufficiently stamped and directed envelope must
be enclosed for the purpose.
"COUNTRY SPORT."
The Editor cannot undertake the return of any rejected
manuscript, unless same is accompanied by stamped
addressed envelope.
The Editor will be glad to receive for consideration any
interesting, original paragraphs, sporting anecdotes, or
other suitable matter for insertion under this heading.
A postal order for 78. will be remitted immediately after
publication of any accepted manuscript.
“CRAMPTON'S MAGAZINE."
Communications to the Editor should be addressed to 5,
Henrietta Street, London, W.C.
Every MS. should bear the name and address of the
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sender, and should be accompanied by a stamped envelope
for return in cese of rejection.
The Editor cannot hold himself responsible for the loss of
MSS.
“ DAILY GRAPHIC."
The proprietors cannot hold themselves responsible for
loss or damage to MSS., sketches, or other contributions
arising from any cause whatever. A sufficiently stamped
and directed envelope must accompany contributions when
their return is desired.
“ EXAMINER.”
Editorial Offices, 56, Ludgate Hill, E.C., where all com
munications for the Editor should be addressed. Letters
intended for publication must be authenticated in every
case by the name and address of the writer, and be written
on one side of the paper only. Unsolicited MSS. cannot
be returned unless accompanied by stamped addressed
envelope.
Correspondents are reminded that we cannot insert any
letters that are not authenticated by the name and address.
"GLOBE."
All communications intended for publication should be
sent to " The Editor," and be accompanied by the writer's
name and address, not necessarily for insertion, but as a
guarantee of good faith.
The Editor will not undertake to be responsible for any
rejected MS. nor to return any contribution unaccompanied
by a stamped and directed envelope.
"GRAPHIC."
The Graphic does not publish regularly a notice of
the terms on which they deal with contributors, but
occasionally inserts a paragraph as follows : "Every care
will be taken of all sketches received, and those not used
will be forwarded to any address furnished by sender; but
the proprietors cannot hold themselves responsible for loss
of or damage to MSS., sketches, or other contributions,
arising from any cause whatever. A sufficiently stamped
and directed envelope must, when possible, accompany
contributions where their return is desired."
HARMSWORTH BROS.' PUBLICATIONS.
In regard to short stories, they must be sent direct to
the Editors of the respective journals chosen by the
contributor. The following are the lengths most suitable :
Answers, 2,100 words ; Home, Sweet Home, 5,000 words ;
Home Chut, 1,000 to 3,000 words ; Forget-Me-Not, some
1,800, and others 7,000; Harm sucurth Magazine, 1,500 to
4,000 words.
“HARMSWORTH MAGAZINE."
Cash for Ideas.--The Editor is always glad to receive
ideas for articles and pictures. All readers are invited to
contribute to this magazine.
Pictures and photographs are essential to all articles, and
must be bright and interesting.
All stories, articles, and photographs submitted to the
Editor for consideration must bear the names and addresses
of the senders, be typewritten and accompanied by stamped
and addressed envelopes, otherwise they cannot be considered
or returned. MSS. must be folded, and not rolled.
It must be understocd that while every care is taken of
MSS., they are sent at the author's risk, and the Editor is
not responsible for their safe custody or return.
Communications should be addressed to the Editor,
Harmsworth Magazine. Carmelite House. London. E.C.
- FINANCE."
The Editors will not be responsible for MSS. sent to
them, but will make every endeavour to return rejected
communications when accompanied by a stamped addressed
envelope.
" FREE LANCE."
The Editor will be glad to consider MSS. of any description
that may fairly be regarded as suitable for publication in
this journal.
The Free Lance stands on an exceedingly broad platform,
and is always open to publish paragraphs and articles of a
general, descriptive, or critical nature, provided they be
topical, interesting to both men and women, always in
good taste, and not too remote or too academic in style.
Articles must not exceed from 1,500 to 2,000 words in
length, and should be light and bright in treatment, full of
"points," free of verbiage, and rendered readable by new
ideas and new points of view. Subjects may be treated
seriously or humorously, frankly, blandly, or caustically,
or merely from the informative aspect.
Contributions referring to dead personages, party politics,
theological questions, Continental matters, and events of
years gone by are not required.
Accepted MSS. will be paid for during the week of
publication.
Every endeavour will be made to return unused con-
tributions, provided a stamped envelope be enclosed, but
the Editor cannot hold himself responsible for the return of
any MSS. submitted.
MSS. sent without stamped envelopes will be destroyed.
MSS. should be typewritten (whenever possible) on one
side of the paper, and should have the author's name and
address on the back of each sheet, and should be addressed.
“ Editor, Free Lance, 15, Essex Street, Strand, W.C.”
" JEWISH WORLD."
The Editor of The Jewish World will not in any case be
responsible for the return of rejected contributions. He
will, however, always be prepared to consider MSS. and
sketches that have a distinctly Jewish interest, and where
stamps are enclosed, and name and address of sender
legibly written on the manuscript, every effort will be
made to return rejected contributions promptly. MSS.
must be clearly written on one side of the paper only.
“GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE."
All MSS. should be addressed, prepaid, to Sylvanus
Urban, care of Messrs. Chatto & Windus, 111, St. Martin's
Lane, W.C. Every MS. should bear the writer's name and
address, and be accompanied by postage stamps for its
return if not accepted, but the Editor cannot hold himself
responsible for any accidental loss.
"KING.”
All manuscripts, photographs, drawings, and other
contributions must be plainly marked with the name and
address of each sender, for quick identification in case of
return. Each photograph must have the title thereof
plainly written on the back, and, where possible, a few
words of description.
All available matter will be paid for on acceptance.
The receipt of a proof, however, will not be a guarantee of
acceptance.
All unavailable matter will be promptly returned pro-
viding stamps are enclosed with contributions, but the
Editor will not hold himself liable for accidental loss.
All communications must be addressed to the Editor.
“GENTLEWOMAN."
No notices with regard to the MSS, of contributors are
printed, but any that are sent in have immediate
consideration, and are returned if unsuitable.
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stamped and addressed envelope should accompany the
MS. if the writer wishes it to be returned in case of non-
acceptance. The editor can in no case hold himself
responsible for accidental loss. All communications should
be addressed to the Editor of Longman'& Magazine.
“LA DIES' FIELD."
The Editor will be glad to receive photographs and to
consider special articles on any subject of interest to cultured
women.
The Editor cannot hold herself responsible for rejected
contributions, though, if stamps are enclosed, together with
the full name and address of the writer, every effort will
be made to return them. Contributors desiring remunera.
tion must mention the price asked for photos. or MSS. at
the time of sending.
The receipt of a proof must not be taken as evidence
that an article is accepted. Publication in The Ladies'
Field will alone be recognised as acceptance.
All correspondence concerning letterpress or illustrations
published in The Ladies' Field should be addressed to the
Editor.
" MACMILLAN'S MAGAZINE.”
Every MS. should bear the name and address of the
writer, and be accompanied by sufficient postage stamps for
its return if necessary. Every endeavour will be made to
send back unaccepted articles, but the Editor cannot
guarantee their safe return. Under no conditions will he
be responsible for the return of contributions in verse.
There is no rule in this magazine entitling a contributor
to the publication of his signature. This and all kindred
matters rest solely in the Editor's discretion.
“LADIES' GAZETTE.”
All literary communications should be addressed to the
Editor.
Contributions are invited upon any subjects of interest
to women. Articles may be illustrated with non-copyright
photographs. The remuneration required should be stated
on the MSS. All MSS. should be typewritten, and must
have a stamped, addressed envelope enclosed for return.
The Editor does not hold herself responsible for loss of
MSS.
“LADY'S MAGAZINE."
The Editor is always glad to receive ideas for bright
articles, especially those that will illustrate well by
photography. While not holding himself responsible for
MSS. and drawings sent on approval, the Editor will at all
times be ready to consider such contributions, and, where
stamps are inclosed, every effort will be made to secure their
safe return in case of rejection. All MSS. should be
typewritten, or in very clear handwriting.
Communications should be addressed to the Editor, The
Lady's Magazine, Pearson's, Henrietta Street, London,
W.C.
“LADY'S WORLD."
The Editor will not be responsible for the safe return of
any MSS. In all cases they must bear the name and
address of the sender, and be accompanied by stamped
and addressed envelopes. Consideration will be specially
given to articles and stories which are typewritten
All drawings sent to the office for consideration must
also bear the names and addresses of the senders, and be
accompanied by stamps for return, but the Editor cannot
be responsible for the safety of same.
All communications to be addressed The Editor, The
Lady's World.
"M. A. P."
The Editor will always be happy to consider MSS. sent
in by any competent contributor--whether a professed
journalist or not-provided they be typewritten, on one
side of the paper only, and endorsed on each slip with the
name and address of the sender. Contributions must be
formally declared in a brief covering letter to be original,
and should deal with personal matters directly within the
knowledge of the writer. Paragraphs relating to celebrities
of the past, or to notable men and women of Continental
or trans-Atlantic reputation only, are quite unavailable.
New, true, and original anecdotes relating to men and
women of the day will be considered with especial care. -
Every endeavour will be made to return unsuitable con-
tributions, if a stamped addressed envelope be enclosed,
but the Editor cannot hold himself responsible for MSS.
submitted on approval. When no stamped envelope is
submitted on androval When nos
enclosed, the Editor will assume that authors do not desire
the return of their MSS., which will consequently be
destroyed, if found, upon reading, to be unsuitable for
M. A. P. As regards short stories, these must be either
1,500 or 2,200 words in length, and, in keeping with the
atmosphere of the pages among which they are intended to
appear, must have a pleasant tone and a pleasant ending.
Personal interviews are granted to contributors by written
appointment, on Tuesdays only, from 12 to 1, and from 2.30
to 6 p.m.
"MCCLURE'S MAGAZINE.”
There are no fixed terms for dealing with manuscripts
sent in voluntarily, as each contribution which is accepted
is dealt with on its own merits and valued accordingly.
With the exception of short stories, which are obtained
mainly from America, very little contributed matter is
found available, nearly all of the special articles being
written by members of the editorial staff. No notice
concerning the method of dealing with the matter of
contributions is printed.
"METHODIST TIMES.”
“ LEISURE HOUR."
All manuscripts should be sent to the Editor, The Leisure
Hour, 56, Paternoster Row, and must have the name and
address of the sender clearly written thereon, and in any
accompanying letter the title of the MS. must be given.
No notice can be taken of anonymous communications.
Writers are recommended to keep copies of their MSS
A stamped addressed envelope should accompany each
communication. Payment for accepted manuscripts is
made on publication.
All communications intended for publication should be
addressed to the Office, and not to the Editor's prirate
address. No letters can be returned, whether accompanied
by stamps or not Correspondents will, therefore, please
discontinue asking for the MSS. of letters which have not
appeared. No notice will be taken of anonymous com-
munications. Contributions written on both sides of the
paper cannot be printed.
“LONGMAN'S MAGAZINE.”
The Editor requests that his correspondents will be good
enough to write to him informing him of the subject of any
article they wish to offer, before sending the MS. À
“MORNING POST."
All letters intended for insertion in the Morning Post
should be written on one side of the paper, and must be
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authenticated by the name and address of the writer ;
either for publication, if desired, or as a confidential
communication to the Editor.
We cannot undertake to return the MSS. of such articles
as we may find it impossible to insert.
found more satisfactory, both to the author and to the
management, for this arrangement to obtain. When an
article is considered suitable, a formal offer is sent the
author, and if this is accepted, payment is made at once,
although the article may not appear for some months
afterwards. The only exception to this rule is in the case
of payment for ideas for articles.
"PILOT.”
Contributors are requested, in all cases, to write name
and address on the MSS.; and, if they are sent for
consideration, a fully addressed and stamped envelope
should be forwarded at the same time.
If these conditions are complied with, the Editor will
do his best to return unused articles. Only appearance in
The Pilot constitutes acceptance. Contributions stand a
better chance of receiving full consideration if they are
typewritten.
“ MOTOR-CAR JOURNAL.”
All communications intended for insertion in this Journal
or relating to Editorial matters should be addressed to the
Editorial Department, Motor-Car Journal, 39 and 40, Shoe
Lane, London, E.C., and must be written on one side of the
paper only. Letters must in all cases be accompanied by
the name and address of the writer, as no notice will be
taken of anonymous communications.
The Editors cannot undertake to return MSS. or draw.
ings, although every effort will be made to do so in the
case of rejected communications. Where such are regarded
as of value, correspondents are requested to retain copies.
The Editors and Publishers beg also to state that they
will accept no responsibility for unsolicited contribu-
tions, even if used, unless payment for same is directly
specified in forwarding, and the terms arranged before
publication.
To insure insertion communications and contributions
must be in the Editors' hands by Tuesday forenoon of the
week in which the same are intended to appear. Disap-
pointment may be caused by non-compliance with this
rule, and to avoid this, earlier receipt, if possible, is
necessary.
"ONLOOKER.”
Contributions.—The Editor will at all times be pleased
to consider short stories, articles, verses, paragraphs, etc.,
and will do his best to return them promptly if unsuitable.
All MSS. must be accompanied by a stamped and addressed
envelope, and should be typewritten. Such communica-
tions should bear a note stating the rate of remuneration
expected, and payment will be made after insertion only.
It should, however, be understood that the Editor cannot
kundertake any responsibility for unsolicited contributions.
All editorial letters and copy should be addressed to the
Editor, and not to anyone by name,
“ PRESBYTERIAN."
The Editor is pleased at all times to consider MSS.
submitted to him, but they must be sent at the writers'
own risk. Every care will be taken, however, to return
unsuitable contributions when stamps are enclosed.
"PALL MALL GAZETTE.”
The Editor of the Pall Mall Gazette does not in any
case hold himself responsible for the return of rejected
contributions. He is, however, always glad to consider
MSS. and sketches; and, where stamps are enclosed and
the name and address are written on the manuscript,
every effort will be made to return rejected contributions
promptly. To ensure this it is absolutely necessary that
the name and address of the contributor should be written
on the manuscript itself. The sending of a proof is no
guarantee of the acceptance of the article.
“PUNCH."
Punch publishes no notice of the terms on which MSS.
is dealt with—with the exception of an intimation on the
cover that they should be accompanied by stamped
directed wrappers.
“QUEEN."
The Editor cannot hold himself responsible for the safety
of MSS. He will, however, endeavour to return articles
and sketches when accompanied by a stamped addressed
wrapper or envelope. All contributions should be type-
written.
“QUIVER."
Ladies or gentlemen who propose offering MSS. for
insertion, if approved, in The Quirer, are requested to
forward in the first place, or accompanying a MS., a short
abstract of the story or paper to be submitted. This
precaution will save much valuable time to all concerned.
The abstract should not, as a rule, exceed 250 words in
length.
The Editor would be obliged if, in future, all MSS.
submitted to him for approval be typewritten.
No responsibility will be taken for loss or miscarriage
of MSS.
“REGIMENT."
The Editor is always glad to consider short interesting
stories and articles, with a view to publication. MSS.
should, if they are not typewritten, be written very
distinctly. Drawings of an interesting or comic nature
are also considered.
Whilst doing his best to return unaccepted contributions
when stamps are enclosed, the Editor will not be responsible
for their loss or damage in transit, although he will use his
utmost endeavours to avoid such.
"PALL MALL MAGAZINE."
All MSS. submitted to the Editor for consideration must
bear the names and addresses of the Authors, be type-
written, and accompanied by stamps, otherwise they will
not be read or returned. It must be understood that they
are sent at the Author's risk, and the Editor is not
responsible for their safe custody or return. All drawings
submitted must also bear the names and addresses of
the persons forwarding them, and must be accompanied
by stamps to defray the cost of return. MSS. and drawings
should be addressed to the Editor, Pall Mall Vagazine.
" ROYAL MAGAZINE."
The Editor will always be ready to consider contributions,
whether literary or pictorial, and, where stamps are
enclosed, will make every endeavour to ensure their safe
return in the event of their proving unsuitable, although
he cannot hold himself responsible for any MSS. or drawings
or photographs sent on approval,
“PEARSON'S WEEKLY."
The rate of payment for Pearson's Weekly varies in
accordance with the merit of the article. It has been
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requested to send stamped and addressed envelopes for
the return of their MSS. in case of non-acceptance.
“SANDOW'S MAGAZINE.”
The Editor will at all times be glad to consider articles,
stories, and sketches addressed to him at Crown and Sceptre
Court, but in order to avoid waste of time, contributors
would do well to submit suggestions for his approval before
sending in their work. Literary MSS. should be type-
written. In no case can the editor be responsible for the
safety of unsolicited sketches and literary matter, but
where stamps are enclosed he will do his best to secure
their return if unsuitable.
“ SUNDAY STRAND."
MSS. and drawings must be submitted at the owner's
risk, and the Editor will not guarantee their safety, though
when stamps are enclosed he will endeavour to return them.
MSS. should be typewritten.
“SCIENCE GOSSIP."
Notice.-Contributors are requested to strictly observe
the following rules. All contributions must be clearly
written on one side of the paper only. Words intended
to be printed in itulics should be marked under with a
single line. Generic names must be given in full, excepting
where used immediately before. Capitals may only be
used for generic, and not specific names. Scientific names
and names of places to be written in round hand,
The Editor is not responsible for unused MSS., neither
can he undertake to return them unless accompanied with
stamps for return postage.
- SPARE MOMENTS."
We offer a prize of Ten Shillings every week for the most
laugbable story.
The name and address of the sender should accompany
the Competition. If original, a declaration to that effect
must be inclosed ; if cut from another paper, the name and
date of the paper from which it was taken must be forwarded.
The Editor will be the sole judge of the contributions,
and his decision will be final. We reserve the right of
dividing the 108., should we think proper, and of publishing
any of the stories sent in.
Any number of stories may be sent in by the same com-
petitor, but in all cases the words - Fanny Story Competition"
must be written on the envelope. Stories will not, under
any circumstances, be returned.
Successful competitors are not debarred from again
contributing,
We do not require stories that have appeared in other
papeis the previous week, nor do we want stories that have
been already published in Spare Woments.
Competitions should reach the offices of Spare Woments,
12-14, Fetter Lane, London, E.C., not later than Friday
of each week. Any arriving later will be placed in the
following competition.
"THE SPHERE."
Photographe. — The Editor will be pleased to receive
photographs of important current events, of interesting
houses, and of notable persons. These should be invariably
accompanied by full descriptive matter, with name and
address of the sender written upon the reverse of the
photograph. It must be distinctly understood that no one
living in a country under the Berne Copyright Convention
will be treated with who is not the owner of the copyright
of the photograph submitted, or who has not the permission.
in writing of the owner of the copyright to submit the
photograph to the Editor of The Sphere for reproduction.
All photographs used will be liberally paid for. Any
photograph will be returned after reproduction if
desired."
Januscripts. – The Editor must decline to consider
manuscripts of any kind unless he has been previously
approached as to their possible utility. This particularly
applies to short stories, of which the Editor has sufficient
in hand.
“THE TATLER.”
Literary matter.—The Editor will always be pleased to
consider MSS. sent in by any contributor - whether
professed journalist or not-provided they are of a nature
suitable for The Tatler. Intending contributors are par-
ticularly recommended to read carefully the columns of
The Tatler before contributing. What the Editor requires
are short, bright, personal paragraphs about living celeb.
rities directly within the knowledge of the writer. New,
true, and original anecdotes relating to men and women of
the day are especially acceptable. Paragraphs compiled
from biographical works are not invited. As regards short
stories, these must be from 2,000 to 3,000 words in length
and in keeping with the atmosphere of the pages of the
paper in which they are intended to appear. All para-
graphs and stories should be addressed to the society Editor.
Where a stamped and addressed envelope is enclosed every
effort will be made to return promptly unsuitable MSS.
and photographs.
“ TEMPLE BAR.”
MSS. should be addressed, post-paid, to the Editor of
Temple Bar. Each MS. should bear the name and address
of the writer (not necessarily for publication), and be
accompanied by postage stamps for its return in case of
non-acceptance. Every care will be taken, but neither the
Editor, nor the publisher, can be responsible for accidental
loss. MSS. should be written in a clear hand on one side
of the paper only, and the leaves should be fastened
together, and paged.
Correspondence- Allarticles sent are carefully considered,
but it is impossible to advise beforehand what subjects.
are likely to meet with acceptance.
"SPEAKER."
The Editor cannot hold himself responsible for the loss
or miscarriage of unsolicited manuscripts submitted to him,
though he will make every effort to return such safely, if a
stamped and addressed envelope is sent with them.
“SPECTATOR.”
A notice is printed that " The Editor cannot return MSS.
under any circumstances."
“ SUNDAY AT HOME.”
The Sunday at llome professes only to return rejected
MSS. which are accompanied by stamps.
"SUNDAY CHRONICLE.”
The Editor is always pleased to consider articles on
topical subjects and short stories. Contributors are
" VANITY FAIR."
The only terms that the Editor of Vanity Fair has with
regard to contributors of uninvited manuscripts are, that
if stamps are enclosed and the address is written on the
manuscript, he makes every effort to return it, and he does.
not hold himself liable for accidental loss. Manuscripts
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are sometimes kept for some time under consideration,
especially when they are stories which are not of topical
interest ; and it must be understood that such delay does
not imply acceptance.
Contributors are specially requested to put their names and
addresses on their manuscripts. Address : Tudor Street,
Whitefriars, E.C. Telegraphic address, “ Lobby,” London.
“VEGETARIAN.”
The Editor of The Vegetarian cannot hold himself
responsible in any case for the return of MSS. or
Sketches. He will, however, always be glad to consider
any contributions which may be submitted to him ; and
when postage stamps are enclosed every effort will be
made to return rejected contributions promptly. Con
tributors are requested to put their names and addresses
on their manuscripts. Address: 33, Paternoster Row,
London, E.C.
" WINDSOR MAGAZINE.”
All MSS. (which should be type-written) and drawings
submitted must bear the names and addresses of the senders,
and be accompanied by stamps ; otherwise they will not
be considered. The Editor does not hold himself responsible
for the safety of any contributions forwarded for his
inspection. All communications must be addressed to the
Editor, Windsor Vagazine.
“WOMAN.”
Authors are invited to contribute long complete stories.
They should be 4,500 words in length.
Enclose stamped addressed envelope in case of rejection.
“ WESTMINSTER BUDGET."
The Editor of The Westminster Budget cannot old
herself responsible in any care for the return of MSS. or
sketches. She will, however, always be glad to consider
any contributions, literary or pictorial, which may be
submitted to her ; and when postage stamps are enclosed
every effort will be made to return rejected contributions
promptly. All illustrations appearing in The Westminster
Budget are copyright. Applications for permission to
reproduce, or for purchase of blocks, to be addressed to the
Editor.
“WESTMINSTER GAZETTE.”
The Editor of The Westminster Gazette cannot hold
himself responsible in any case for the return of MS. or
Sketches. He will, however, always be glad to consider
any contributions, literary or pictorial, which may be sub-
mitte ito him ; and when postage-stamps are enclosed every
effort will be made to return rejected contributions promptly.
The following Papers and Magazines do not print any
notice with regard to contributions :-
British Weekly.
Short Stories.
Church Bells.
Sketchy Bits.
Church Weekly.
Sunday Stories.
Lloyd's.
Sunday Times.
Modern Society.
Contemporary Review,
Observer.
English Illustrated.
People.
Fortnightly Review,
Referee.
Review of Reviews.
Reynolds.
Scribner's Magazine.
Scraps.
United Service Magazine.
Select Stories.
Wide World Magazine.
Shooting Times.
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THE MANAGEMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS.
action against an editor a case of contributory neglige ce
where the author failed to keep a copy of his own composi.
tion, and that though the Society would be willing to assist
those who are unable to recover their MSS. when the case
is clear and the editor has been guilty of wilful neglect, yet
in the ordinary course of business, touching the circulation
of MSS., it should be remembered that a great deal depen'ls
upon the machinery being carefully oiled-in other words,
upon the courtesy and tact of the authors themselves in the
matter.
No excuse is put forward for repeating these statements
or for reproducing Counsel's opinion, as it appears many of
the more recent members have no knowledge of the facts,
and many have forgotten them.
LIOR various reasons it is necessary to say a few words
i about the position of editors with regard to MSS. and
about the action of authors generally in the matter.
There are two fundamental principles, and if author's
adhered to them the complaint of the detention of MSS.
would not be so frequently heard. Firstly, MSS., when
sent to magazines, should be typewritten, and secondly, an
author should invariably keep a copy of his MS.
Next, authors should be careful about the magazines they
send their MSS. to—in the first instance, that the magazines
are periodicals of substance and reputation ; secondly, that
the MSS. are suitable to the particular magazines to which
they are sent. In forwarding MSS. stamps and a directed
envelope should be enclosed, and the author's name and
address should be written on the MSS. In some magazines
editors invite MSS, to be sent to them, but the author must
remember that when demanding the return of a MS, he
must be able to show that it has reached the office, and not
only has reached the office, but has come into the hands of
a responsible party. In other magazines the editor makes
no request for MSS., and therefore his position with regard
to the possession of MSS, is slightly different from that of
the editor mentioned above. In the first case, if the MS.
has reached his hands, he will be bound to take rather
more care of it than in the latter case, but in neither case
may the editor be wilfully neglectful of the property in his
charge. If, however, the MS. has not been acknowledged
and letters have been left unanswered, it is exceedingly
difficult for the author to show that the MS. has reached
the office, that it has come into the hands of a responsible
party, and that it has been lost through the wilful neglect
of the editor. It is a simple matter, if the author has a
copy of his MS., to write to the editor and state that he
withdraws the offer of the MS, unless he hears definitely
before a certain date, and that he will try to place it
elsewhere.
The Secretary of the Society has found as a general rule.
on his intervening, that editors are courteous, obliging, and
businessiike, and will do their best to assist authors in the
recovery of their MSS., but authors at the same time must
remember that editors are overwhelmed with MSS. of all
sorts and kinds, and after all, they are but human.
It is quite certain that some of the so-called rudeness
and unbusinesslike conduct of editors is due to corresponding
characteristics in the authors who put forward their MSS.
It is exceedingly difficult for the Society to act in cases of
this kind where the editor has been roundly abused by an
author without any apparent cause or reason. It has,
however, frequently occurred that the Society has been
able to obtain a satisfactory answer from an editor and a
satisfactory explanation when the author has been unable
to do so. In many cases this is due to the position which
the Society now holds, and in other cases it is due to the
fact of the author's unbusinesslike correspondence.
Finally, it should be made clear to all authors that it is
very doubtful, now that it is so easy to obtain typewritten
copies of MSS., whether it might not be considered in an
Counsel's Opinion.
EDITOR AND AUTHOR.
1. I am of opinion that if a manuscript be sent to the
editor of a magazine without any previous request or agree-
ment, the editor is not responsible for its loss while in his
possession unless the loss be due to some gross negligence
on his part. So long, however, as the manuscript remains
in his possession the editor is bound to return it on demand,
and the publication in his magazine of a notice that he will
not return manuscripts does not, in my opinion, alter his
liability in this respect towards an author who was not
cognizant of such notice when he sent in the manuscript.
The editor's responsibility for the manuscript while in
his possession is, in my opinion, that of a gratuitous or
voluntary bailee, who is answerable for loss through his
gross negligence, but not for any ordinary neglect. (See I
Smith's Leading Cases, 10th edition, pp. 189 et seq.) If the
manuscript has been lost, the onus lies upon the author to
show that the loss was caused by the editor's gross negligence,
for which alone the editor is answerable. (See Story on
Bailments, 9th edition, s. 410, and the cases referred to in
the notes there.)
If the manuscript was in the editor's possession when its
return was demanded, the editor is liable, in my opinion, to
an action of detenue if he refuse to return it. Evidence
that the editor received the manuscript would raise a pre-
sumption that it was still in his possession when the demand
was made. But the editor could rebut that presumption by
proving that the manuscript was lost prior to the demand,
The editor would not escape liability by proving that he
had improperly destroyed or wrongfully parted with the
manuscript (see Jones r. Dowle, 9 M. & W. 19), or had lost
it through his gross negligence (see Reeve r. Palmer, 5 C.B.,
N.S. 81). But it would be a good defence for the editor to
show that before its return was demanded the manuscript
was lost without default on his part (see 5 C.B., N.S.
pp. 85-89), or in some minner which could not be ascer.
tained. In the latter cise the editor would not be liable
unless the author could adle athrmative eridence of gross
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'regligence (see Powell r. Graves, 2 Times L. R. 663; Howard
r. Harries, C. & E. 253).
2. I am of opinion that if in the particular case referred
to the author sent bis manuscript to the editor in ignorance
of the existence of any such note 4 that which is in the
magazine, then the editor could not successfully rely upon
the notice as a defence to any action brought against him.
In this case the notice would, in my opinion, be immaterial,
but, of course, the editor might have a complete defence on
other grounds, such as those I have already referred to in
my answer to the first question. If the author saw or
knew of the notice before he sent his manuscript, I think
he would be held to have sent it on the terms of such
notice : (see Parker v. South Eastern Railway Company,
2 C. P. D. 416 ; Richards *. Rowntrte (1894) A. C. 217).
The exact part of the magazine in which the notice is
inserted is immaterial, except in so far as it ienders it
more or less likely that the author in fact saw or did not
see the notice, assuming that he ever saw the magazine.
3. 1 am of opinion that the burden of proving that the
author was cognizant of the notice would lie upon the
editor.
T. WILLES CHITTY,
BRADBURY, AGNEW, & co, LD., PRINTERS, LONDON AND TO BRIDGE.
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