As Unionists we are particularly anxious not to seem to
attempt to impose any particular statesman upon the Govern- ment. We most sincerely trust, however, that Lord Curzonwill be among the members of the National Government, whether, as the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle suggeste, as Secretary of State for India, or in some other office. Not to use Lord Curzon's great abilities, strength of character, and power of work at a national crisis would indeed be a capital error in Cabinet-making. We are of course fully cognizant of the allegation that his powerful and commanding personality makes him a difficult colleague. Our answer to such a plea that what we want above all things at this moment are powerful and commanding personalities. Lord Curzon is a man full of purpose and determination, and also a man who can keep his head in a crisis. He is the kind of man who will never despair of the republic.
