26 JANUARY 1918, Page 2

If the organs of the Press which support Lord Northcliffe—

which, we might say, cannot help supporting him—tried to stam- pede public opinion at a moment favourable for them, they might have their way. It is a contingency for which the nation ought at least to be prepared. If people will think it over, remembering the proved power of Lord Northoliffe's organs, we think that they will come to the conclusion that it is worth while at all events to provide against the danger. Let them remember what several of Lord Northcliffe's papers are doing now.