20 MAY 1916, Page 13

ARTEMUS WARD AND A " BUSINESS " CABINET.

[TO TIM EDITOR OP TUB " SPECTATOR-1

Sla,—The cry of certain newspapers for a " business " Cabinet reminds one of Artemus Ward's " Interview with President Lincoln" :- "' How 'bout my Cabinit, Mister Ward ? ' sed Abe.—' Fill it up with Showmen, Sir ! Showmen is devoid of politics. They hain't got any principles They know how to cater for the public. They know what the public wants, North and South. Showmen, Sir, is honest men. Ef you doubt their literary ability, look at their posters, and see small bills! Ef you want a Cabinit as is a Cabinit fill it up with Showmen.' " [We commend this passage to the leaders of the anti-Cabinet party and their supporters in the Press.—ED. Spectator.]