21 SEPTEMBER 1945, Page 9

It is fortunate that Archbishop Damaskinos should be in London

at this moment, and should be able by his impressive personality, his calm and powerful moderation, to convince those British and foreign statesmen with whom he comes into contact that the solution of this unhappy controversy can well be left in those firm but gentle hands. It is abhorrent to our British tradition to be forced by circumstances even to appear to take sides in the internal disputes of a foreign country. What the British public desire is that Greece should settle her own difficulties without violence or vengeance ; and it is with thankfulness that one finds oneself in the presence of this great Christian who can restore forgotten values and heal bitter wounds.