Mr. Frederick William Kellogg's robust criticism of the failings Europe cannot be: impeached for sincerity. Even if it be regarded imperfectly seized of the actual sigalficance of current international ten-doneies, it has to be taken into account as the product of impressions formed. by actual contacts end em-siderable experience. Yet, in a sense vindicates the patience of the diplomacy which is now seeking 9 find a way out of the European impasse. For, if a shrewd observer like Mr. Kellogg can be so doubtful of the efficacy of institutions to which Europe is strongly altsched, there is an obvious need for increased effort to establish the soundness of the technique of peace-construction. An. overhauling of methods as well as of arguments is indicated. Perhaps it will then be found that Mr. Kellogg, and those who think as he does are prepared to develop a firmer belief the good faith of the statesmen of the Old World.
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