26 JUNE 1926, Page 10

I was glad to notice that the International Conference At

Washington haS been dealing with the question of, the pollution of the sea by the discharge of oil from ships and has made strong recommendations as to how. to stop the nuisance. The British sea coast has suffered much from •oil pollution and great injury has .been done: to bird and fish life. Every ocean-going vessel should' be provided with the means of consuming its own refuse.' Let us hope that the reconunendations of the Washington Conference will be taken to heart.