31 DECEMBER 1921, Page 1

We should greatly like, if we could flatter ourselves that

we should be listened to, to make yet anpther appeal to the French people. We are sorely afraid that they are in danger of sacri- ficing that American friendship, based on history and sentiment, which has been cult for more than a hundred years. Is it possible that the French have not taken the trouble to try to understand the Americans ? Americans are strong idealists, and when they are fairly started in a particular movement it is impossible to stop them. President Harding's noble attempt to save civilized countries from barbarism has " caught on " in America. We venture to say that the flame of the torch which has been lighted will not fade away, but will burn with greater brilliance. It lights Britain. and America along the selfsame Path. Would that it could also light the feet of the French !