13 JANUARY 1900, page 8

Government And Public Opinion.

M R. BALFOUR'S speech at Manchester passed at one point from the region of explanation of particular mishaps into that of general politics. He does not ques- tion—no one,......

Ireland And The War.

M R. WILLIAM O'BRIEN, who of late has shown a disposition to emerge from his self-imposed obscurity into the political arena, has come forward with a practical suggestion.......