We feel the very strongest sympathy with those who say
that the National Gallery ought to give over to the National Gallery in Dublin Sir Hugh Lane's collection of Continental picthres. It is absolutely clear that by doing so it will be carrying out the wishes of the testator, for there is no doubt that Sir Hugh Lana believed that his codicil, though unsigned, was effective, If, as may be the case, the National Gallery has no right to part with pictures which have become its property by operation of law, then the Trustees should not hesitate to promote legislation making it legal for them to transfer the pictures in accordance with Sir Hugh Lane's wishes. Finally,, if for any reason the Trustees am unable to do this, then the Government should pass a short. Act carrying out the transfer. Quite apart from the wishes of the testator, we should be very glad for Ireland to have the pictures.
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