But the point now is not what is dialectically defensible
but what is acceptable by men and women whose most 'passionate. emotions have been aroused. In these circumstances surely General Hertzog would be wise not to use his majority to ride down the Opposition. He has accepted the Imperial connexion in explicit language and we have no doubt that he was sincere. He has a wonderful .opportunity now to implement that memorable declara- tion. It is satisfactory that, in spite of Dr. Malan, extra- Parliamentary negotiations have begun between the Government and the South African Party. The Rand Daily Mail says that groups of members are discussing a new design which would enlarge the proposed shield and give the Union. Jack more space on it. Thus 'peace is in the air. On the whole we cannot help believing that there will be a settlement, if for no better reason than that failure to compose this quite unnecessary quarrel seems too bad to happen. South Africans have not yet taken leave Of their senses.
