All this, of course, is looking at the question mainly from the personal point of view; but although, no doubt, Me. Asquith entertains political ambitions and hopes some day to be Prime Minister of England, there is no reason to doubt that in this matter he is actuated by political and patriotic convictions. He desires to keep the Liberal Party together, and at the same time he strongly disapproves of the views and proceedings of the Pro-Boer section, which recently "captured" Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. His object, therefore, has been tu counteract that success of the Pro-Boer section, and to do this without splitting up the party. In this he has achieved " complete' success. While supporting the vole of confidence Sir "Henry Campbell-Bannerman, he and Sir Edward Grey both reserved to themselves perfect freedom of action in regard to the question of ihe war; and Sir Henry accepted the renewal of their allegiance on these terms. We
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