We do not profess to say whether the Duke of
Northum- berland's accusations are true or untrue. What we do say is that a man who makes such statements with so much conviction ought to be treated very seriously. If the Miners' Executive had a sense of public responsibility they would feel that it was their duty to answer or take action against the Duke. The law pro- vides them with ample means of doing so. We have not, however, much hope of anything happening in this direction. But there is more to be said. One of the members of the Miners' Executive, Mr. Duncan Graham, is a member of the House of Commons. Surely all other members of the House of Commons must see that it does not consort with the dignity of their House that such charges should be reiterated against a Member of Parliament, and that nothing should be done in reply. It is all the more desirable for them to take grave notice of the matter because the Duke of Northumberland is not an irresponsible person, but is a member of the other House of Parliament.
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