The economic consequences of the partition, which presses most heavily on Hungary, are threefold. Separation in itself restricted the movement of population as well as that of goods. The inhabitants of Slovakia, who were deperídent on seasonal occupation, or whose livelihoods otherwise depended on their free circulation between the territories, are now handicapped in earnings.
An illustration of the hardship worked upon labourers and on investment, is the case of a 00-year-old iron industry. In 1918 the plant employed 3,000 persons. These people were cared for in a very enlightened manner. As a result of the change, they were thrown out of employment with the exception of some 100 or so. In fact, nearly all the industries, which existed and were fostered by Hungary in certain regions, have disappeared or have been crippled, and: have not been replaced by other industries.
The plains of Hungary are full of livestock. Sixty per cent of Hungary is cultivated land, 20 per cent, mea-
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