30 OCTOBER 1915, Page 2

Lord Cromer, following Lord Loreburn, made a very interesting and

powerful speech, and incidentally showed the value of what we may call legitimate criticism. Though he did not mince his words, Lord Cromer was careful not to allow his censure of the Government on particular points to have what we may term a disintegrating effect. As the speeches made in reply by Lord Lansdowne and Lord Cnrzon showed, they recognized that his criticism was honest and helpful, and not meant to injure the position of the Government, break down the confidence of the country, or, worst of all, create mischief among colleagues. The element of mischief-making was, indeed, entirely banished from the speech.