Mr. N. Story Maskelyne, Liberal Member for Cricklade.

"I have much general sympathy with the ends of the movement towards the consolidation of a greater England; and I hope, as time goes on, that the proposal may assume a practical shape. It is merely a truism to say that therein lies the difficulty, as is too often the case with the ideals of politicians. Is there heart enough for the thing on the side of Colonial as well as of Home England? Any way, it is a great purpose in our politics, and I for one bid it 'God speed' in its forward course."