Mr. W. Lee, on behalf of the coalowners, crossed swords
with Mr. Cook in the Coal Mines Committee, and in the discussion on forced labour the British Government's representative moved an amendment to suppress compul- sory military labour for public works, such as is familiar in some French colonies though this was stoutly denied .by the Senegalese gentleman who spoke for the French Government. Miss Bondfield announced, on behalf of the -British Government, that they would not at present work for a Convention on the hours of salaried employees —further evidence of a cautious attitude which has caused some indignation among workers' groups. The Indian Workers' representative, Mr. Joshi, once more emphasized the importance of close contact between the I.L.O. and the new India, and his remarks about the dangeri of Bolshevist influence should be pondered by those who disparage the institutions of Geneva. When the wind blows strongly from Moscow let those who believe in our civilization, with all its shortcomings, make sure that they are securely anchored to Geneva.
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