The King-Emperor's list of New Year's honors, issued last week, conspicuously failed to honor any scientist, writer, artist or musician. It was a bread-and-butter list exclusively rewarding services to the state.
Sir James Craig, Premier of Northern Ireland, staunch opponent of Irish home rule, received the Viscountcy of Craigavon.* Sir Joseph Duveen, international art broker, who has just presented nine new sections to the Tate Gallery in London, received the meagre reward of a baronetcy.†
King Feisal of Irak and Miles Lampson, the new British Minister to China, were created Grand Commanders of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St....