27 JUNE 1925, Page 1
The discussions that arosc some months ago over the proposed
Treaty of Mutual Assistance upon which Lord Cecil spent so much devoted labour first opened the eyes of the British public to the extent of the under- takings given for them in the Covenant of the League, and Mr. Chamberlain is entirely right in thinking that this country will not go much further toward guaranteeing conditions to the east and south-east of Germany. We are glad to see that due respect is paid throughout to the League, making a welcome contrast with the days of M. Poineare and the heyday of the Ambassadors' Conference. The adhesion of Belgium is presumed. That of Italy not mentioned.
