16 AUGUST 1913, Page 3

After a heavy, weary, and unprofitable session, in which the

House of Commons has suffered both in its working capacity and in its reputation from the unreality brought about by the Parliament Act, the prorogation took place on Friday. The only point we need notice in the business of Thursday was Sir Edward Grey's statement that a decision might possibly be taken before next session for proceeding with the Trans-Persian railway. We hope that this may be done. We are satisfied that the danger to India is imaginary and that in other respects the advantages of the railway would be very great.