22 OCTOBER 1921, Page 2

We are extremely glad that the Prime Minister has decided

to attend the Washington Conference next month, unless unforeseen developments detain him at the last moment. His presence at the opening sessions will unquestionably help to make the conference as successful as we trust it will be. He informed the House on. Tuesday that his fellow-delegates will be Mr. Balfour and Lord Lee of Fareham. Sir Robert Borden will represent Canada, Senator Pearce Australia, Sir John Salmond New Zealand, and Mr. Sastri India. South Africa will not send a delegate, as she is not immediately concerned with the question of the Pacific. M. Briand will represent France and the Marchese della Torretta Italy.