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We have discussed the whole matter elsewhere, and will only

say here that Mr. Balfour will, to our mind, meet the wishes of the majority if he definitely undertakes the business of reforming the Lords. We also trust sincerely that he will render it possible for those moderate-minded persons who are still wavering to vote for the Unionist cause by making it clear that he does not advocate taxes on food. It is surely the part of statesmanship to bring together the largest possible army to oppose the revolutionary. Liberal programme. For Mr. Balfour has the opportunity of doing something much finer than gaining a narrow party success ; he has the opportunity of saving the country from being delivered into the power of its anti-conservative elements.

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