Look at the situation. The supporters of French policy here
do not agree very well among them- selves, and the so-called Die-Hard- movement for weakening Mr. Baldwin's hands is, as a matter of fact, dying very easily-. Public opinion, after undoubtedly passing through some moments of hesita- tion, is swinging steadily round to Mr. Baldwin's point of view. Finally, there is not the remotest sign that any party is ready, even if it wished to do se, to replace the present Government. The Government's intentions have won general approval. If we are not mistaken, though Frenchmen cannot be said to have changed as to the essential facts, they are more ready than they were to pause over the idea that there may be something in British policy which will ultimately have to be accepted. That is a good sign. M. Poincare will not dominate French foreign policy for ever. We trust, therefore, that Mr. Baldwin will not feel under any kind of necessity to modify what he has said so well and so firmly, but will go on to the next step without delay.
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