7 APRIL 1906, Page 3

These words clearly mean that the Government do not intend

to depart from the true democratic principle. They will also, no doubt, make the franchise include all adult white males. We are, moreover, extremely glad to note that the Government intend to give adequate protection to the National Scouts. It would cover us with everlasting infamy if these men were not to receive the fullest protection. We also welcome Mr. Churchill's emphatic declaration in regard to the main- tenance of British supremacy in South Africa, though it is hardly necessary to say we have never doubted the intentions of the Government in this respect.