31 MARCH 1923, Page 2

In the House of Lords on Tuesday, Lord Islington opened

a discussion on Palestine describing the bitter discontent of the Arabs and asking for papers. We notice with much satisfaction that Lord Grey of Fallodon seems to be very far from happy about what is happening. He was studiously moderate in his language, but he was much concerned at the apparently contradictory pledges which have been given to the Jews and the Arabs and he supported the demand for papers. The worst possible policy, as he pointed out, would be to drift into dangerous troubles for want of being clear about the facts. We heartily agree. We cannot afford a policy of force which is ruinous, both financially and morally.