NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE most important political event which has occurred since we went to press last week is the resignation of Mr. Bonar Law. The familiar suspicion of the quidnuncs, that when a statesman suddenly resigns the alleged reason is not the real reason, falls to the ground in this ease. There is no doubt whatever that Mr. Bonar Law retired solely for reasons of health. He received a sudden and peremptory warning from his doctors of so decisive a kind that he was bound to act upon it. In the House of Commons on Thursday, March 17th, the Prime Minister read the letter conveying Mr. Bonar Law's resignation. " I am quite worn out," Mr. Bonar Law wrote ; " under these circumstances I have no choice." The leaders of the various parties spoke with genuine feeling about Mr. Bonar Law, who has won for himself an exceptional place in the affections of the House because of his good temper, his patience, his humanity, and his modesty.
