11 DECEMBER 1915, Page 3

Personally, we think that the Morning Post is too suspicious

In its criticism of the Coalition Government and too bitter in its strictures. At the some time, considering the tremendous character of the issues involved, no one, not even the Government concerned, should resent those criticisms. The Morning Post Is doing a public service in insisting that we shall hear the truth In regard to the Danish agreement. As we have said elsewhere, we cannot without full proof to the contrary believe that the Govern- ment are flinching from the ordeal, unpleasant enough no doubt, of tightening the blockade so greatly that it will be felt in half the homes of Germany. We agree absolutely with the Morning Post that the blockade is the best tried weapon in the armoury of this kingdom, and that there must be no hesitation about it use.