5 AUGUST 1922, Page 2

We desire to endorse all that was said by Lord . Grey

as to an agreement with France to defend her if wantonly attacked. We all know that we must and should come to her aid in the case supposed. Why then not say so? If we do notmake France feel•

secure she will be more, not less, aggressive. Her aggressiveness_ co.mes_ front_ the sense of danger,_ not from any desire for

adventure. France in ahead strongly pacific, but she, ia liable to panic.