The responsibilities which McMaster's question places on Clay and Thompson is greater than they wish to assume. If they support him they would seem to sacrifice principle. If they say oppose him they provoke the bitter hostility of his friends towards them and their country in case he is defeated. Since the party has not decided not to hold another convention it makes no difference how they advise. They will approve whatever McMaster does because they have extreme confidence in his friendship and fidelity. Furthermore, McMaster occupies a position where he is better able to judge the course which they should take. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.