They apologized for Carden (that's what the Prime Minister's speech was); they ordered him to be more prudent.

Then the real meaning of concessions began to get into their heads.

They took up the dangers that lurked in the Government's contract with Cowdray for oil; and they pulled Cowdray out of Colombia and Nicaragua--granting the application of the Monroe Doctrine to concessions that might imperil a country's autonomy.

Then Sir Edward asked me if you would not consult him about such concessions--a long way had been travelled since his other question! Lord Haldane made the Thanksgiving speech that I suggested to him.

And now they have transferred Carden.