16 NOVEMBER 1929, Page 2

Herr Stresemann's Successor The selection of Herr Curtius to succeed

Dr. Stresemann as Minister of Foreign Affairs was a foregone conclusion. A lawyer by profession, he has shown a particular flair for politico-economic problems. In this respect he is an apt pupil of the late Foreign Minister whom he greatly admired. As Herr Curtius is a member of the People's Party there should be no recrimination on party political grounds, and those of us whose chief anxiety is that Dr. Stresemann's work should be brought • to a successful conclusion must welcome the appointment unreservedly.