Mr. BaldWin has always enjoyed the freedom of the city
of Aix-les-bains in a manner that-is peculiarly con- genial to him ; bnt I have no doubt he will appreciate.the friendly suggestion that it should be conferred on him in a ceremonial manner—on the condition that the cere- monies end with the occasion. For Mr. Baldwin goes every Summer to Aix for privacy, and he enjoys it not only because it is a very beautiful place and he likes the country around, but also because it respects his desire for privacy. The. Prime Minister it may be added, is not a collector of civic freedoms. His record in this respect will not bear comparison with Mr. Lloyd George's, who during the War was. offered and accepted more freedoms than he could cope with at the time, and has still, I believe, several up his sleeve which he is waiting to receive on suitable occasions.
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