3 SEPTEMBER 1927, Page 2

In this context Mr. Baldwin makes the very interesting and

important statement that he still hopes that the Three-Power Conference, notwithstanding its apparent failure, may result, not only in an early reduction in Naval armaments, but in a better understanding between the three nations of each other's difficulties. It is plain from what has been said in America that if the Naval Limitation Conference is to be reopened the advances must come from us. Mr. Bridgeman could do a wonderful piece of work here. Surely if he asked to be allowed to try his hand again permission would not be refused, * * * *