31 MARCH 1923, Page 10

In emphasizing the importance of a frank and full discussion

of the matter, the Times urges the need for the early summoning of the Imperial Conference. At the same time, it rightly points out that the problem pre- sented is "formal rather than constitutional." The new Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Bruce, in calling for an early meeting of the Imperial Conference, stated that "Canada's decision raises the question whether Great Britain will in future be responsible for the action of one of the Dominions. . . . In any event, the position created is much more serious than appears on the surface."