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EDITORIAL
Evidently hoping to put a “smoke screen” to divert attention from the “salary grab,” the Federal members are making bitter attacks on the newspapers which condemned their action, and there was talk of bringing one editor before the bar of the House.
Parliament would be wise not to take this action—it would appear ridiculous in addition to the manner in which it is already regarded following the increase in salaries. The members’ best plan would be to keep quiet in the hope that the “grab” may be forgotten by election time—an air of injured innocence will not be accepted by the people in their present frame of mind.
The Post pays a tribute to Senator Charles Hardy for his wholehearted opposition to the “grab,” and frankly admits that this is the first time during his politi
