We are much interested in the letter from Mr. Renwick
in our correspondence columns. The enclosure to -which it refers shows that at a meeting of the Motherwell Trades Council on Wednesday, April 11th, a resolution supporting the demand for Prohibition was carried by a large majority. This is most satisfactory, but we are sure that our correspondent will not think us unsympathetic when we say that it only shows the sound sense and patriotism of the Motherwell Trade Unionists. What is wanted is a general acceptance of Prohibition by Trade Unionists, and not merely one or two local protests. Consider the facts. We see the Prime Minister at a most important deputation publicly asking a well-known and much-respected Trade Union leader to toll the delegates what was the attitude of Trade Unionists in regard to Prohibition. When the answer was that the Trade Union Congress, and therefore the persons they represent, would not have Prohibition, Mr. Lloyd George turned to the deputation and pointed out that this veto was imperative, and that no Government could be expected to stand up against it. That, at any rate, is a fair summary of the proceedings as reported by the Daily Chronicle.
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