NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE event of the week which eclipses all others in interest and importance is the meeting of the Conference of political leaders which assembled at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday and is sitting as we write. We have recorded below the various steps in the formation of the Conference, but must state here our belief that whatever happens Mr. Asquith did right in endorsing and taking responsibility for the King's suggestion for a Conference, and that the Opposition were also well advised to throw no obstacles in the way but to give their hearty and loyal co-operation. The fact that the pro- posal was the King's proposal, though accepted and made their own by the Ministry, undoubtedly rendered it easier for the four Unionist members to take part in the proceedings.
