19 FEBRUARY 1910, Page 27

Our House of Lords the Nation's Safeguard. By Professor Knight.

(Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 2d.)—This pamphlet contains three articles reprinted from the Yorkshire Post, and forms an =compromising defence of the House of Lords. " It would be better," says Professor Knight, "to abolish than to manacle or cripple that ancient House. Nothing could be so mischievous or derogatory as to paralyse it by giving absolute supremacy for the time being to a Chamber, which has been accidentally packed by delegates, representing a score of diverse interests and tendencies." This example shows that the subject has been treated by Professor Knight with no lack of spirit.