In the House of Commons on Wednesday, after the Address
had been moved by Sir H. Verney and seconded by Mr. W. G. C. Gladstone, Mr. Bonar Law delivered a general attack upon the Government, of which we can only mention a few of the chief points. He began by questioning the advis- ability of the changes in Indian administration and by condemning the manner of their announcement, which be described as "utterly unconstitutional and utterly indefen- sible." After an inquiry as to the future of Persia, he alluded to Lord Haldane's visit to Berlin, which he deprecated as amateur diplomacy carried on under the limelight. He expressed himself, however, as extremely anxious for a good understanding with Germany, so long as our naval supremacy remained intact. Turning to domestic affairs, Mr. Bonar Law made a number of inquiries as to the Government's inten- tions. He next discussed the Insurance Act, and raised the question whether the Government had used public money for the purpose of propaganda in connexion with it. Ho pro- ceeded to criticize Mr. Lloyd George's attack upon the medical profession, and concluded by asking for some further details as to the Home Rule Bill.
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