12 MAY 1917, Page 2

Though Mr. Balfour's appearance in Congress—he addressed the Senate-on Tuesday,

and was most cordially received—has been the most dramatic incident of his visit, and though the matter and manner oflaisaddresses appear to have, given complete satisfaction, he has, we gather, rendered equally valuable -services in conferences with the State Department and by the impression he has.made .in infornuaLtalk.s with politicians and others. Ifere, again, we arenot in the -least surprised. Air.. Balfour'sesym_pathy with and campre- hension of American ideals are of long standing, and it is only natural that his winning personality, combined with .commanding intellect and high character, siwukl have inspired admiration as: well as confidence.