On Wednesday the Marconi Committee received the report of the
expert accountant who, with the Chairman, had been through the pass-books of the two Ministers. The report showed that the pass-books contain no evidence of any other transactions on the Stock Exchange than those set forth by Sir Rufus Isaacs and Mr. Lloyd George. The Committee next listened to a long statement read by Mr. Marconi to prove that he bad not been guilty of any conduct worthy of censure. His desire to make this statement was most natural and proper, but as no one had ever accused him of any malpractices the statement can hardly be described as of general public interest. The Marconi Committee has now adjourned till Parliament reassembles. During the recess it is understood that the interim report on the action of Ministers will be drafted for the immediate consideration of the Committee as a whole.
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