It is a great pity that for reasons not stated
Sir Austen Chamberlain is unable to accept the invitation to speak on British policy before a distinguished audience in Paris, though the outspoken interview he gave to the Paris-Soir on Tuesday is sonic compensation. But it is more than time active steps were taken to make this country's position understood in various countries of Europe—France among them. Then there is Italy itself. A very able German asks me in some perplexity why Great Britain, and the League, are neglecting the one weapon more effective than any other against his country in the War—namely, propaganda. No one much likes the sound of propaganda, but it may be agreed that the League of Nations can properly employ, in the service of law and international morality, instruments which most of us look askance at when used in, the interests of an individual country. German wireless propaganda in Austria is rightly condemned. The use of wireless by the League to bring facts and explanations before the people of Italy would be open to no criticism. And there are other methods. The survivors of Lord Northcliffe's " propaganda in enemy countries " campaign might be worth consulting. * * *
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