The House of Lords was not a strong barrier ;
but he would rather have a weak barrier. than none at all against the dangerous and detestable tyranny of a single Chamber. In conclusion, he stated his firm belief that the nation would never submit to be governed by a single Chamber. He was equally certain that the nation would demand that the Second Chamber should place itself in harmony with the changed con- ditions which have come into existence, and without menace or pressure set its own lionse in order and place itself right with the nation at large. We may note in this context that a number of meetings have been arranged in connexion with the Liberal campaign in Scotland this autumn against the House of Lords, the speakers being Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman, Lord Crewe, Mr. Sinclair, Lord Tweedmonth, Mr. Runeiman, Mr. Lloyd-George, and Mr. Morley. Lord Rosebery's speech has not made their task easier.
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