In the period which is now ending at Geneva, Ireland has played a not unworthy part, though the Irish Government, more than most, were under little delusion as to the outcome. Signs are that the new organisation will be very much more costly than the old, and it looks, so far, as if it will, as an organisation, be nothing more effective unless drastic changes are made in its constitution. If Ireland becomes a member, however, I venture to hope that it will be the rule, for this and other organisations, that all the contributions which she admits are due will be promptly paid.