There is nothing to prevent and everything to urge Mr.
Graham to take a similar course against the Duke of Northum- berland. Remember the Duke's words were in no sense privileged and were not even new. He had said the same thing about the Miners' Executive a fortnight ago in his- speech in Kensington, which was fully reported in the Morning Poet. Besides, the Duke, whether right or wrong, is no shirker. He is perfeCtly prepared to take full responsibility for hia grave utterance. Surely, then, the House of Commons will see the Importance of putting pressure upon Mr. Graham to clear his character, and so assure the country that they do not view as utterly unimportant the fact that such things are said about a Member of Parliament. In any case, the public: will know how to judge Mr. Graham if he does not have recourse to his legal remedy. He cannot shelter himself by saying that he was not accused individually. As long as he remains on the Miners' Executive their condemnation is his condemnation. The other members of the Miners' Executive should of course take action also, but with them the House of Commons is not vitally concerned.
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