But since, as Socialism becomes more and more a question of practical politics, differences of theory tend to produce differences in conduct; and since a political paper must have a single editorial programme in practical politics, it would obviously be most inconvenient for me to retain my position as co-editor.

I therefore resume my former position as contributor only, thus clearing the _National Reformer_ of all responsibility for the views I hold." To this Mr.Bradlaugh added the following:-- "I need hardly add to this how very deeply I regret the necessity for Mrs.Besant's resignation of the joint editorship of this Journal, and the real grief I feel in accepting this break in a position in which she has rendered such enormous service to the Freethought and Radical cause.

As a most valued contributor I trust the _National Reformer_ may never lose the efficient aid of her brain and pen.

For thirteen years this paper has been richer for good by the measure of her never-ceasing and most useful work.

I agree with her that a journal must have a distinct editorial policy; and I think this distinctness the more necessary when, as in the present case, every contributor has the greatest freedom of expression.