Mr. Bevin tried to parry the question by suggesting that
the hypothesis was incredible, but he had to admit that, if the Poles were really seen to be struggling for their liberty, " Labour " would have- to " consider its position." The Prima Minister sent the deputation away with the reminder that, if, they tried to obstruct the Government, they would simply encourage the war party at Moscow and thus injure the .cause of peace. The name " Council of Action" has a very sinister sound. It is in itself a challenge to representative government. We trust that the more sober-minded Labour men will think again before they give their full adhesion to such a body. The capture of the Council by the extremists, coinciding with a. successful general strike, would mean revolution. A general strike is already recommended by the Miners' Conference. Note also that the " Council of Action" is negotiating with M. Kameneff.
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