Canada: Coming, London

William Lyon Mackenzie King had not said he was going anywhere. Nevertheless, Conservative Leader John Bracken rose in the House of Commons one day last week and hoped that the Prime Minister would have a "satisfactory stay and an early return." Then the CCF Party's M. J. Coldwell jumped up, eyes atwinkle, to add his wish for "a fruitful visit to Great Britain." Having thus playfully baited the Prime Minister into talking, they settled back to hear what he would say.

Yes, said Mr. King, he was going to England, but very reluctantly. "I...

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