25 DECEMBER 1926, Page 2

General Hertzog has again underlined the reality of his conversion

to the British Empire. At Pretoria, on Monday, he said that he did not hesitate to declare that the happiness of South Africa could be maintained in no better way than by inclusion in the British Empire. " I appeal," he said, "to all the sons and daughters of South Africa to co-operate in lifting political' life above the level of racial prejudice." Turning to the Flag Bill, he said that whatever flag was flown in South Africa would be the people's flag and could be flown only with their permission.- Therefore it was not for him, but for them, to say which flag they would have. These words suggest that General Hcrtzog means to proceed with the Bill, and then submit it for the judgment of tho whole people at a Referendum.