It was stated on Thursday that- the members -of the
Honours Commission have been chosen. The Duke of. Devonshire is to preside and to be assisted by a well-known Judge. Another member likely- to be chosen is- Sir Evelyn.. Cecil, It, is also believed that Mr.. Henderson and Mr. Clyne& will represent Labour. . That sounds a good_ selection, but unfortunately the view of the Commission is- to be- very closely circumscribed. Only safeguards f Or the future, are-to beconsidered. No, inquiry into the, past is to: be allowed. In other words, now-that the horse has been stolen the stable door is to be.shut tight.with. the utmost care and. solemnity ! But, can-, a dangerous: complaint ever be satisfactorily. treated and cured without .first finding out the cause and nature of. the evil ? Fancy. a doctor being:told: that no inquiry into the- past condition of: the patient or. as to his way of 'life would be allowed under any circumstances!
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