29 MARCH 1924, Page 11

A deputation of British Members of Parliament is to visit

South Africa this autumn, thanks to the initiative of the Empire Parliamentary Association. Among the visiting British delegates will be Mr. J, H. Thomas, the Colonial Secretary, who is thus emulating his distinguished predecessor in office, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, in his desire to study conditions in Greater Britain at first hand. From the standpoint of oversea travel the present Govern- ment is well able to hold its own, and the present Prime Minister is probably the most travelled occupant of that position who has ever held office. The value of these personal' visits is impossible to over-estimate ; they provide the cement whieh is needed to keep the edifice of Empire intact. * * * *