18 APRIL 1908, Page 1
It must be admitted . that Mr. Asquith has performed what
must always be a difficult and invidious task in such a way as to command general approval. No adequate reasons have been given for the supersession of so judicious an administrator as Lord Elgin, while the salutary process of weeding has been set off in more than one instance by inexplicable leniency. Yet with all reservations, and judged by the test of hostile criticism, the Ministry has unquestionably been strengthened by its reconstitution. The men who inspire the greatest confidence remain in their posts, while there is a distinct balance in favour of the newcomers both on the score of ability as well as youth and vigour.
