The Two Britains. I. The Battle for Britain's Soul.

The inhabitants of North America, Americans and Canadians alike, have often been puzzled at the strange phenomena exhibited by British opinion and policy since 1914. Public opinion in the mass adopted a staunchly democratic and enlightened view of the war, but the British Governments since 1915 have shown on occasion a strange fondness for reactionary policies which appeared in disharmony with the progressive ideals and general enthusiasm of the mass of British citizens. Only strong popular pressure has won ground for new ideas and enlightened statecraft.