19 AUGUST 1916, Page 3

Mr. Lloyd George followed his familiar practice in painting the

dangers we have passed through, in the pericd lam ammunition was very short, in colours of storm and eclipse. We do not quarrel with that. Now that the danger is past we all rather like to feel our flesh creep. It is the amiable habit of all passengers who have come through the typhoon to remember it as the "worst ever known even in the China Seas." And, of course, by dwelling on the past dangers, the present sense of security and wonderful performance is greatly heightened. Mr. Lloyd George understands these arts, and we do not at all grudge him his well-earned use of them. He has done splendidly, and Mr. Montagu's figures were a great tribute to his fine work.