The results of the first pitched battle of the new
Parliament have been by no means unsatisfactory to the Government. Ample majorities were secured on the important divisions, both Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. Baldwin did well in debate, and all traces of the split with Mr. Chamberlain's following have been effaced. On the other hand, the Labour Party has shown considerable debating strength, keenness both to speak and to attend the House, and, with some exceptions, a spirit of moderation and constitutionalism. The Liberals have made a definite but limited step towards reunion, but it cannot be said that their speakers have greatly impressed the House. The Labour Party are said to have given only lukewarm support to the Liberal amendments in order to make it quite clear to even united Liberalism that Labour is the official Opposition and that its co-operation can by no means be taken for granted.
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