28 OCTOBER 1922, Page 2

The conjunction of Mr. Walter, who represents the old, honourable,

and distinguished family who founded and made the Times, with Major Astor is one of happy omen. Major Astor is a young man, but one who is greatly liked and respected by all who know him. He is a man of independent character and with a high sense of duty, as is proved by his splendid War service. The old policy of the Times to take no side in party politics, but to support the King's Government whenever it could be supported by honest men, was very valuable. We hope and believe that this will once more be its policy, and that it will truly, as is said in the announce- ment in the Times, become " a national institution."