25 MAY 1918, Page 3

The Datiy Mail and the Evening News have accused Sir

Hedley Le Bas of attacking the Government by grossly unfair and dis- honourable means. The accusation is that Sir Hedley Le Bea— who, by the way, was formerly a strong supporter of Mr. Lloyd George, but who has now come to the conclusion that Mr. Lloyd George's methods are dangerous to the country—has caused to be printed in various country newspapers attacks upon the Government which have the appearance of being independent criticism, but are really advertisements paid for at so much an inch. " Abuse of the Government at 4s. an inch " sums up the charge against Sir Hedley Le Bas.