The problem of - the representation &Ale Dominions of the British Commonwealth
in foreign countries continues to occupy attention. While the principle of Dominion diplomatic representation abroad was agreed to over a year ago in the case of Canada, hitherto that country has refrained from exercising her privileges. The first Dominion representative at Washington, therefore, is likely to be Professor Su-lido:1y, the delegate of the Irish Free State. From South Africa comes the report that the new Government proposes at an early date to appoint a diplomatic representative in Europe, probably with head-quarters at The Hague. In this connexion the name of Mr. Grobler is mentioned. Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister of Australia, has reiterated the view, which he expressed at the Imperial Conference, unfavourable to the separate representation of the Dominions abroad, though he recognizes the special circumstances of Canada's relations to the United States. Whether Australia will maintain this attitude once representatives of Canada, South Africa and Ireland have taken up their duties remains to be seen.
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