The Liberals have been successful in the Canadian elec- tions,
Sir Charles Tupper, the Conservative leader, even losing his own seat for the first time in his career. The event is worth recording, not only on account of the improved position of Canada within the Empire, but because it appears to be due in great measure to the perfect loyalty of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who, though of French descent and a Catholic, has acted throughout the South African War as a convinced Imperialist. The incident, too, is gratifying, as showing that the Queen's Government can conciliate men of any descent and creed, a belief further supported by the eagerness of the Indian Princes to lead their own troops into China. No doubt the love of adventure and excitement counts for some- thing with them, as it does also with our own Volunteers, but the willingness displayed indicates precisely that warm acquiescence which as yet is all that Governments can hope for in those who are not allowed a direct share in their elec- tion. Men who will die for a common flag are for political purposes brethren, and when all subjects of her Majesty regard each other as children of one nursery, attack upon her will be an enterprise of no slight moment and risk.
