16 APRIL 1910, Page 2

The proper proportions between Lord Rosebery's three categories is a

subject of very great interest. As at present advised, we should like to see in a House of, say, four hundred, two hundred chosen by external election, one hundred by the whole body of the hereditary Peers and by nomination by the Crown, and one hundred sitting by virtue of their offices and qualifications. We regard the introduction of proportional representation in both forms of election as essential. We may note that under Lord Rosebery's plan the prerogative of the Crown to create hereditary Peers would not be interfered with, though such Peers would in future only enter the Upper House through election, by the holding of office, or by qualification through public service.