We agree. Those who wanted to drive Mr. Henderson out
of office acted without proper thought. Concentration is impera- tively needed. Personal hostages for the sanction of Labour are indispensable. People who do not me this have not the elements of statesmanship in them. Again, there was nothing in Mr. Render- son's temporary association with Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. Both Mr. Henderson and Mr. Wardle are notoriously hard, loyal, and able workers in the Allies' cause. Mr. Henderson simply thinks that as Russia is in favour of the proposed International Conference it would be advisable for British delegates to take part in it, although personally he does not like the idea of any Socialist Conference at which representatives of the belligerents would meet. The only point on which we are left in doubt is as to whether Mr. Henderson had consulted the Prime Minister before going to Paris. Even though he had to go in a hurry, it seems to us that the knowledge of the Cabinet was absolutely necessary. Mr. Lloyd George made no definite statement as to this, but we gather that he did know. If so, we shall have no further objection to offer.
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