16 FEBRUARY 1924, Page 10

Progress will inevitably be slow, but with the passing of

the years an ever-increasing number of persons are learning to appreciate what a wonderful cause that of English- speaking co-operation is. The realization that sooner or later our peoples are certain to work together in the interests of civilization because—and this is the important point—their outlook on life is fundamentally the same is year by year spreading to a wider field. This theme is such a large one that it is difficult to deal with it in one or two paragraphs, but when we look back and appreciate • the great advance there has been in understanding between our nations during the past twenty-five years, we have every reason for optimism with regard to the future.