Correspondence with (George) Gilbert Aimé Murray (1866-1957), classical scholar and internationalist, relating to an expression of disagreement by Murray with the editorial policy of the Manchester Guardian in its coverage of liberal causes, and the Liberal party leaders. Also included is a request for Scott's opinion and advice on a proposal that newspapers in Britain, France, Germany and America should publish regular political articles relating to one another, in order to facilitate the work of the League of Nations Committee on Intellectual Co-operation [copy of proposal included]. There is discussion of the suggestion, and the challenges faced by foreign correspondents.
There is a complaint by Murray over a misunderstanding of a speech he had given, with reference to the British government's desire for peace in the East, with discussion of the current situation in Turkey and Greece, massacres, and the difficulties in the negotiations over Anatolia. There is an offer of an article by Murray on the relations between English and French Liberals be published in the Manchester Guardian, which is received with thanks. There is also a request for employment for Murray's son, Basil Murray, journalist, with details of his previous experience. There is a request by Scott to see specimens of work, and an offer of an unpaid trial to Basil Murray.
There is a proposal by Murray that the Manchester Guardian send reporters to try to establish the likelihood of a Labour or Liberal party candidate winning each seat in the general election [1929], in order to practise tactical voting within the progressive parties. There is a request by Murray to write an article for publication in the Manchester Guardian on the proposed reform of the Committee for Intellectual Co-operation, which is granted.
There is correspondence between Murray and E.T. Scott, relating to discussion of a further request for employment for Basil Murray. There is also correspondence between Murray and W.P. Crozier, relating to praise by Murray for a speech made by Crozier on C.P. Scott and E.T. Scott, and expression of congratulations from Crozier on Murray's receipt of the Order of Merit.