A rumour is current, which seems to have a foundation
of some kind, that Mr. Disraeli is not quite so secure of the House of Lords as he has been. He is said to have pointed out to Con- servative Peers at a recent meeting that the composition of the House has been much changed by Liberal creations, and that he really must have more regular attendances. Moreover, he desires to introduce some social reforms next year which the Peers do not approve ; and a second meeting was held this week, that the Premier might educate them a little. It is certain the meetings have been held, and as we pointed out just after the Ministry came in, the control of Mr. Disraeli over the Peers is never absolutely certain. It would be a fine bit of irony, if the Upper House proved the stumbling-block in Mr. Disraeli's path ; but of course, any little difficulty will soon disappear, unless indeed its disappearance depends on a decent attendance in the Lords.. The Peers would let in Sir Charles Dilke as Premier, sooner than attend properly.
