18 MARCH 1922, Page 23

Unpopular Opinions. By Harold Owen. (Erskine Macdonald. 6s. net.)—Mr. Owen

has reprinted from the Yorkshire Post a series of plain-spoken articles on the faults and follies of the Coalition Ministry. To these he has prefixed a caustic preface on "Politicians and Principles," in which be shows how states- men who undervalue or defy moral principles must come to grief. Those who are old-fashioned enough to regard murder and robbery and sedition as crimes to be punished will find Mr. Owen's book instructive and stimulating.