12 AUGUST 1916, Page 3

Mr. Boner Law admitted that " this House of Commons,

which is rather tired itself, is getting rather tired of this Government." But vague discontent alone would not justify a change. He likened Ministers to the men in the firing-trenches, who have to remain there and do their best until they are relieved, but who will not be sorry when relief comes. Mr. Boner Law's admirable speech will be as cordially approved by the nation at large as it was by the Unionist delegates. He has displayed the courage and tact of a true statesman in very trying circumstances, and his defence of the Coalition will greatly strengthen the hands of the Government in carrying on the war to a successful end.