71/72 A true union man regards with veneration the constitution and hesitates to tamper with it except in a perfectly constitutional manner. The opposition to the administration's original resolution had gained what they sought, a temporary stay. The committee was appointed and the danger to both the resolution and the constitution for the present averted. "And noo, Mr.President," he said, "the oor is late. We are all tired and we all wish to give mair thocht to the main maitter before us. |