French investors, their undertakings in Italy oppressed by “an unbelievable mixture of ignorance, government anarchy, and bad faith,” appealed for intervention by their government. The controversy gave rise to a remarkable report depicting the condition of Italian railroads and giving vital evidence about government-business relationships of the day.

Far from being a manifestation of the rising tide of business influence in society, the 1875 Resumption Act really demonstrated that to legislators of the day the wishes of important segments of the community were less important than considerations of party politics.

This third annual bibliography has essentially the same coverage as that of last year. It includes selected histories of industries, histories of specific corporate functions, episodes in the history of companies, and histories of trade associations, as well as over-all histories of companies and biographies of businessmen. Although still limited geographically to the United States and Canada, several bibliographies of British, German, and Japanese company histories are included under the heading “Business History, Foreign — Bibliography.”

Like the financial mart from which it derives its name, OVER THE COUNTER is designed for the types of exchanges not handled elsewhere. This feature has its origin in a demand among readers of business history for a place to compare ideas, voice comments on published articles and reviews, and publish research essays. Contributions are invited. The Editor and Advisory Board reserve the right to decide whether, on the basis of general interest, pertinence, and merit, such contributions will be published. OVER THE COUNTER will appear as often as the volume of contributions may dictate.

Like the financial mart from which it derives its name, OVER THE COUNTER is designed for the types of exchanges not handled elsewhere. This feature has its origin in a demand among readers of business history for a place to compare ideas, voice comments on published articles and reviews, and publish research essays. Contributions are invited. The Editor and Advisory Board reserve the right to decide whether, on the basis of general interest, pertinence, and merit, such contributions will be published. OVER THE COUNTER will appear as often as the volume of contributions may dictate.