M. Daladier's Experiment It cannot be said that M. Daladier's
new govern- ment inspires great confidence. It introduces no new elements of importance, with the rather conspicuous exception of Colonel Fabry at the Ministry of War, and what Colonel Fabry's attitude on questions of disarmament will be can only be divined until it is clearly disclosed. The new Minister was till the day of his appointment a member of M. Tardieu's group, and the fact that he was disowned on the spot may or may not mean a change in his general attitude. The absence from the new Cabinet of M. Herriot, M. Chautemps and M. Paul-Boncour is noteworthy. Its Chief asset in fact is M. Daladier's own personality. He has come well out of every test since lie formed his first administration just under a year ago, and if he can retain the confidence of the Chamber long enough to enable him to engage effectively in conversations with Germany something of international importance may be achieved, for the moment is unusually opportune.
