They call that a 'method', the politicians.

They used to like it before he was elected; but now it makes them restless.

They complain that they can't do anything with him." "That," remarked Stephen, as she paused, "appears to be the chronic complaint of politicians." "Does it?
Well, Mr.Gershom is always saying now that Father can't be depended on.

It was much more peaceable," she concluded with artless confidence, "when he let them manage him.

Now there are discussions and disagreements all the time.