We are happy to perceive that the misunderstanding between. Mr.
Forster and the Liberal Two Hundred of Bradford has. been finally removed. Mr. Forster is still too weak from his recent illness to gait London; but in a letter to the Chairman,. he repudiates the notion that, if elected, he would oppose Mr.. Gladstone. There are subjects upon which he retaina strong.. and independent convictions ; but he not only agrees with the- four reforms indicated in Mr. Gladstone's programme, but believes that, as regards three of them, only Mr. Glad- stone Could be mire of carrying them without their being.. whittled away. The Liberal Two Hundred have, therefore, accepted him as their candidate; and in spite of violent Irish opposition, his seat may be considered safe.. Thin is as it should be. Nobody doubts that Mr. Forster is a genuine Liberal, though what he thought his treatment about Ireland- somewhatuleerated him ; and of all follies, that of ostraeising, powerful allies because of differences which do not affeet.the campaign is the most foolish. Grant that Mr. Forster is-only. an ally who will act at his own discretion—which is riot-the+ case—and what is the sense of "reading him out" of .the. Liberal Party P There is a disposition now abroad to treat all Moderates as French Republicans treat wavering officials,— that is, to compel them to join the opposite ranks or be effdeed.
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