The postponed meeting of the Berlin Cabinet to discuss the
question of Germany entering the League was held on Tuesday. The official announcement after the meeting was vaguely worded, but it was at least decided that the Government's efforts should be directed towards Germany's entry into the League shortly. Certain conditions were mentioned—first, that Germany must be treated as a Great Power, and, secondly, that she must have " adequate representation." For our part we are not at all alarmed by these conditions, as Germany's entry would be an utter failure if she were not to be treated as a Great Power. No doubt there will be some controversy as to whether Germany is to 'have a pro- visional seat on the Council or a permanent one as in the case of Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan. The intention, we hold, ought to be from the beginning that Germany as soon as may be possible should have a permanent seat. Till she has got it the League will not in the proper 'sense be a League.
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