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The object of a wise policy should be to prefer

the substance to the shadow, and not obstinately to mumble the clauses of Treaties which it was acknowledged long ago ought to be modified. In denouncing the Belgian Treaty Mr. Wellington Koo challenged not merely Belgium but all the Powers. He' wanted to test us all. It would be a fatal- thing to show that we have no united and constructive answer to make. Meanwhile we have great hopes of the new British Minister to China, Mr. Miles Lampson. He has served previously in both Japan and China, and he has an undaunted spirit and a great capacity for work. If we are not greatly mistaken he will inquire into all the facts on the spot entirely without prejudice and will be able before long to suggest a line of action.

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