I am absolutely and entirely convinced that the world has nothing to fear from either Russia or Germany." "Have you any theory, sir," General Dumesnil enquired, "as to why Russia refused to join the League of Nations ?" "None whatever," was the genial acknowledgment.

"Russia was left out at the start through jealous statesmanship, and afterwards she preferred her independence.

I have every sympathy with her attitude." "One more question," the soldier begged.

"Are you aware, sir, that since Japan left the League of Nations on the excuse of her isolation, she has been building aeroplanes and battleships on a new theory, instigated, if you please, by China ?" "And look at her last balance sheet as a result of it," was the prompt retort.

"If a nation chooses to make herself a bankrupt by building war toys, no one in the world can help her.