The controversy in regard to the Education Bill continues as
actively as ever, but we doubt whether, outside educational and strongly political circles, the nation is as deeply moved on either side as is asserted. There have been rumours of the withdrawal of the Bill, but these have been authoritatively denied, and were clearly absurd on the face of them. As to the possibilities of compromise the Government keep their own counsel, but no doubt they have been discussed, for the Prime Minister, who is a master of all the details of the problem, is the last man who would desire to reject any compromise which could really prove satisfactory. He will not make a sham compromise, which in reality would stir up more ill-feeling than that sought to be allayed; but if a true compromise can be suggested, it is sure to have a favourable reception from the Prime Minister.
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