21 MAY 1927, Page 2

The South African Flag Bill, the text of which was

issued on Tuesday, provides that the design of the flag shall be the red Cross of St. George bordered with white on a green field. The Bill mentions certain days on which the Union Jack shall be flown to symbolize the association of South Africa with the rest of the British Empire. is regards the Referendum to which the Bill will ultimately be submitted, it is laid down that a bare majority shall suffice. We have written upon this critical subject ill our first leading article.