We wish to see as little discussion as possible before
the signatures are affixed. When all is going- well to- wards a great end, argument over smaller matters can do no good and may do infinite harm. Suggestions of bargains would be -contrary to the whole spirit of this effort of idealism. When it is accomplished, then ques- tions like that of the Rhineland will come up and be settleit- -hope, in the light of the accomplishment. We are very content to wait a few days until the Occupa- tion which, as we wrote last week, has looked rather foolish since the Locarno Treaties were -signed, looks vet more foolish after this Treaty has been signed at Paris. We were a little apprehensive lest a natural eagerness in well-doing should have outrun Mr. Kellogg's caution and tact when upon the eve of his departure he sent to the Egyptian Minister in Washington the proposals of the United States Government for an Arbitration Treaty. This would follow the lines of other Treaties which we rejoice to see multiplied. He knows that we cannot but be concerned with Egyptian foreign policy, and we can scarcely doubt that he showed his tact at this moment, when delicacy is all important, by courteously taking His Majesty's Government into his confidence.
