27 AUGUST 1910, Page 2

Mr. Montagu quoted the Act which defines the relations of

the Secretary of State to India as saying that he "shall superintend, direct, and control all acts, operations, &c." Any one who turns to the Act will find that the words it uses are "shall have and be vested with full power and authority to superintend, direct, and control, &c." In other words, Lord Morley has a power of control, but the exercise of it is con- templated as the exception and not as the rule. This has always been understood by Liberal as well as by Conserva- tive statesmen, and we do not believe that any change in the relations of the Secretary in Conned and the Viceroy finds a place in Lord Morley's thoughts.