2 AUGUST 1919, Page 3

The cry of a Constitutional conflict between the two Houses

seems to us, it is true, rather unreal ; but, on the other hand, it must be remembered that it is a controversy which could easily be made real by politicians determined to use it for their own. purpose. When the Unionist members of the Coalition talk seriously about a Constitutional conflict they make a present of an argument and a grievance to all the Liberals and Labour people. In these circumstances the majority of the Lords, although they evidently dislike the Transport Bill as much as we do, probably chose the better course in deciding to amend the Bill by other methods, than Lord Salisbury's.