The Terrorism Question at Geneva The feelings aroused by the
Jugoslav note to the League of Nations on Hungary's responsibility for the terrorism that culminated in the Marseilles murders, and the Hungarian reactions thereto, would have run even higher than they have if the bolt had not been launched in the relatively composed atmosphere of Geneva. The advantage of the stabilizing influence of a tribunal of disinterested States is considerable. Unfor- tunately, not all are as disinterested as might be wished. Italy, in particular, has shown signs of ranging herself with Hungary much less on the merits of the case than by reason of her general political orientations. But if Jugoslavia had a grievance, as she clearly has, she was quite right to raise it at Geneva. That is what Geneva is for. And in estimating the strong language used on both sides it has always to be remembered that the national spokesmen have to satisfy the extremists at home that they arc showing themselves equal to the occasion. A preliminary discussion at Geneva now, and adjourn- ment till January of the larger issues involved, including the possibility of an international convention on the suppression of terrorism, would best serve the general interest. * *
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