29 MARCH 1919, Page 2

The miners' leaders on Wednesday showed their good sense by

deciding to recommend their followers to accept the Govern- ment's terms. A ballot is to be taken, and it may be hoped that the men will follow their leaders' advice in voting for the agreement, just as they did a few weeks ago when the leaders recommended a strike. We are bound to say that Mr. Smillie's conduct of the miners' agitation has been extremely skilful. He knows when to threaten and when to mak• peaaeeol -on- cessions. If Mr. Smillie could be induced to go to Yaris, he might give the Council of Ten a few useful hints on the art of negotiating a satisfactory Peace.