18 MAY 1918, Page 1
For the present, then, we leave our criticism of Mr.
Lloyd George in order, as the plea is, that he may have full power to get on with the war, and with the arraying and uniting of all the anti-German forces in the country—a process with which we are accused of interfering. We warn our accusers, however, that, though we shall not " nag " or carry on a policy of pinpricks in regard to the past, we shall speak out as strongly and as clearly as before if the Prime Minister unhappily gives us further occasion for criticism. The test for action on our part will be whether he keeps the pledges which he has openly and solemnly made to the nation.
