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of the world demands that we shall not be found want- 

 ing when occasion calls. We believe in the good sense 

 of Mr. Churchill, and the nation at large is waiting to 

 see him \-indicate himself. In this matter it is no 

 exaggeration to say that he is the only Minister on 

 whom tlcv rel\' — a very sircat honour, and one which 



carries with it great responsibility, for the British Navy 

 is the British nation. We would call to Mr. Churchill's 

 mind the motto in the Rathhaus at Liibeck : " It is 

 easy to fasten the flag to the mast, but it costs much 

 to haul it down with honour." 



IBXiJurU-sy of the " Trucs.^ 



Map showing the vital importance of the Mediterranean to Great Britain's grain supply. 



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. 



In the next (August) number of the Review of Reviews we will publish a 

 delightfully and deeply interesting description from the pen of Mr. W. T. Stead of 

 a reception at tlie American Embassy. The conversations with all the important 

 men vvlio were there are of intense interest and aflbrd glimp,ses into their character 

 and into that of Mr. Stead. It is a page from the lighter side of Mr. Stead's life 

 which yet bears the impress of the increasing seriousness of purpose which underlay 

 all his pleasures. A few lines will show the interest of the article. When introduced 

 to Mr. Pierpont Morgan, the latter said : — " I know you very well, Mr. Stead, but 

 you will not get hold of me for an interview." 



" But I have written to you, Mr. Morgan. I said, ' 

 I want you to get hold of me, Mr. Morgan." 



"Oh," he said, "anything personal that you like. 

 square talk with you wiienever you have leisure enough 



There will also be an article deaMng com])rehensively with tlie Conduct and 

 finding of the Tildtiic Inquiry, together with a constructive scheme for the reform 

 (if the iiiianl of Trade. 



want to see you very much.' 

 want to have a very good 



