Once or twice he secured the support of Sir John Rees, but for the most part he was Athanasius contra mundum, maintaining his equanimity even when Mr. Hogge advised him to "marry a Scotswoman;" or Lady Astor expressed her regret that he had not women, instead of bankers, for his constituents.
The Government had no reason to complain of his activity, which may indeed have prevented the intrusion of more dangerous critics; for despite his efforts every Bill went through.
"No supporter of Mr. Asquith."
Lord Loreburn.
Tuesday, November 2nd.—The most striking thing in Lord Loreburn's speech upon Irish affairs seemed to me to be his uncompromising declaration that he was "no supporter of Mr. Asquith." He endorsed, however, his former chief's demand for an independent inquiry into the reprisals, but his motion was defeated by 44 to 13.
Ever since Sir W. Joynson-Hicks defeated Mr. Churchill at Manchester he has felt it his duty to keep on his track. Convinced that our policy in Mesopotamia is due to the War Minister's megalomania he is most anxious to bring him to book. The prospect of a Supplementary Estimate for the Army seemed likely to furnish the desired occasion. But when he pressed Mr. Churchill on the subject the alleged spendthrift airily replied that there was no hurry; "I do not immediately require money."
"OLD GOLLIWOG."
Mr. C. B. Stanton (As viewed by Mr. Jack Jones).