The danger to the League itself, however, is not by
any means removed in this way. In the autumn Germany might quite well consent to the inclusion of Spain, though she would not accept Poland. Yet if once we depart from the principle that the permanent members should be an executive of the Great Powers we shall lend our- selves, we fear, to unceasing heart-burning and intrigue, There would be a danger—a danger which is already indicated—of the formation of rival groups representing Slays, Latins, Teutons, Roman Catholics and Protestants. Sir Austen Chamberlain does not seem to recognize that the objections to an enlargement of the Council are not Sufficiently met by saying in effect that the more peace makers there are the better. The principle of the small Executive was wisely established, and it left plenty of opportunity for the temporary and special representation in the Council of smaller Powers.
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