The Polish Diet last week, by a majority of thirteen,
elected M. Korfanty as Premier. The political parties could not agree upon a new Ministry and the President, Marshal Pilsudski, declined to choose a Premier, as it was his right and, indeed, his duty to do. Recourse was therefore had to an election by the Diet. If the Poles combined with their passion for politics a little of the British spirit of - compromise this solution might have proved satisfactory. As it is, the President threatens to resign and the Socialist Opposition proposes a general strike by way of protest. M. Korfanty is known as the energetic leader of the Poles in Upper Silesia, and a most vehement Nationalist. As he is evidently a man of character and a capable organizer, he might make a, good Premier if the Oppo- sition would accord him fair play. But if, as seems probable, the party quarrels are intensified, Poland under M. Korfanty will be worse off than ever. The newly restored Republic wants a generation of domestic peace in order to set her affairs in order and rebuild her ruined industries.
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