Most of us will sympathize with the deputation. of the Empire Press Union which, headed by Viscount Burnham, recently visited the Postmaster General with 2 view to hastening the development of the Empire wireless scheme. It is now many months since that scheme was first broached and its alluring possibilities analysed in the press for the approbation of the public. This publicity, no doubt, led us to overlook the difficulties which have to be met before it is possible to- realize such a formidable scheme. Obviously, it is essential j to avoid all mistakes at the outset inasmuch as once the system j is established it may prove difficult. to remedy errors. Each state within the Empire has its own problems to consider in connexion with the scheme' and the task of ce-ordinating the various plans into a common effective system necessitates time and deliberation. At the same time the deputation should' have done good in emphasizing the general feeling prevailing in regard to the urgency of the matter. Efficient wireless communications constitute no small factor in the world work of reconstruction necessitated by the war. Other nations are fully aware of this and the British Empire cannot afford to lag behind. We note with satisfaction that in the granting of licences to companies the Home Government is disposed to interfere as little as possible with private enterprise. Tf this policy is maintained, efficiency will be safeguarded and the Emnire should find itself in' possession of the unrivalled system of communication which we are_ all, eager' to ste established.
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