26 MARCH 1921, Page 2

Lord Robert Cecil was asked by his questioners whether he

wanted to found a. new party and whether he would lead it. He answered that a new party would have to come to him and invite him to-lead it. For our part, we do not- think any such thing will happen. If ever there was a likelihood of it, the opportunity passed because Lord Robert Cecil had not the desire or the strength to make use of it: But there is a vast amount of good work for Lord Robert Cecil to do in the House as an independent Unionist. He can make the People's Union for Economy- a. real force, and ho can champion the League of Nations, which much needs champions of sinebrity and ability.