A good deal of the Press comment on the Stewart
case, though well meant, has, in our opinion, been not only injudicious but unfair to the German authorities, and therefore we shall say little more on the subject. We must, however, commend the manly, patriotic, and courageous demeanour of Mr. Stewart throughout the terrible ordeal which he has had to undergo. Equal praise for its wisdom, its moderation, its patriotism, and its essential justice must be bestowed upon the admirable letter which Mr. Stewart's father, Mr. Charles Stewart, contributed to Wednesday's Times. We do not want to use the language of exaggeration, even when our emotions are deeply stirred, as they have been by the whole incident, but we can say with the utmost sincerity that it is impossible to praise Mr. Stewart's letter too highly. He will not allow even his feelings as a father to hurry him into saying anything which may be contrary to the public interest and the interest of peace. Such an attitude is noble in the beet sense of the word and worthy of the traditions of the great Highland stock from which he springs. Here is no fantastic chivalry but the true noblesse oblige.
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