31 AUGUST 1918, Page 3

His labour policy in America is remarkable for two things.

He has never associated himself with any political party, and he is a determined enemy of the principle of " ea' canny." It is only natural that the various sections of British labour should have been struggling to possess the body of such a powerful leader. We venture to predict that Mr. Gompers will allow his name to be of service only to those with whom he agrees. To be precise, Mr. Havelock Wilson and all those who stand for a " patriotic " labour policy are likely to find Mr. Gompers' visit extraordinarily opportune.