Messages from South Africa show that many of the Nationalist
followers of General Hertzog in the Free State are openly advocating a Republic and declaring their sym- pathy with Germany. Some progress may possibly be made in these mad courses, as the other political parties are more divided than they should be at such a time. Major Creswell unfortunately does not inspire the whole Labour Party, as the rival leader, Mr. Andrews, says that Labour should have nothing to do with war whatever its causes may be. Some Unionists wish to keep up the form of an opposition to General Botha, though others are willing to support him implicitly in this time of crisis. The danger is plain that the madmen may become unduly strong through the tactical divisions of those who rightly recognize that the future of South Africa lies entirely in the hearty co.operation of the two races. But since the danger is so plain, we, for our part, believe that it will be avoided. Sane men do not run their ship on the rooks in broad daylight.
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