On Tuesday Mr. Lloyd-George moved, and Mr. Churchill seconded, the
adjournment of the House to call attention to his conduct. In very temperate and reasonable speeches they called upon the Government to use their influence to prevent further mischief. Though there will be widespread regret that the matter should have been given the publicity of a Parliamentary debate, the blame must fall on the Govern- ment rather than on their opponents. Had they earlier reminded Lord Dundonald' of his duty as a soldier, there would have been no need to bring the matter before the House of Commons. The War Office, however, has now informed him that his interference in local politics was undesirable, and has requested him to return. So, we trust, ends a disagreeable incident. We cannot but express our regret at the tone of Mr. Arnold-Forster's speech. He is no friend of the Empire who tries to fasten on his political rivals the charge of indifference to the Empire. The Empire is no man's and no party's monopoly. We have learnt that excellent lesson in regard to the
Monarchy ; when shall we learn it and enforce it in regard to the Empire ?
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