In his desire to be effective, he strains a not very strong voice until, it sounds almost like a shriek.

I do not wish to be unfair to Mr.Balfour.There is, as I have often said in these columns, a certain distinction in all he does.

I often think he is wanting in that consideration and reverence for the mighty old gladiator whom it is his duty to oppose; but for all this I make allowance, as it is his duty to oppose Mr.Gladstone, and in doing that, he may sometimes appear unintentionally irreverent.

But the fact is, Mr.Balfour is thin, narrow, and does not get at the reality of things.

Many people say he is very inferior to Mr.Chamberlain; but most assuredly I do not in the least agree with this opinion.