18 JUNE 1921, Page 3

We cannot refrain from suggesting that Mr. Robert Williams should

extend his studies in natural history. He regards the alligator as a very sluggish animal—like the British public whose apathy in face of the miners' strike has surprised and discon- certed the miners' leaders. We have always understood that the alligator, though capable of remaining immobile for hours together, can dart as swiftly as an arrow when he wants to seize his prey. Mr. Williams might well emulate the wisdom of the serpent when he next tries to promote unrest, but he would be rash in putting his money on the serpent as against.the alligator in a test of speed.