IN BRITAIN. REPORTED CABINET DEFFERENCES.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXV, Issue 8274, 20 October 1915, Page 5

IN BRITAIN. REPORTED CABINET DEFFERENCES.

SIR EDWARD CARSON RESIGNS. LONDON, October 18. Sir Edward Carson, Attorney -General, has resigned from the Cabinet. Considerable interest is manifested in tlie political situation, in riew of the Balkans situation and the conscription issue. Sir Edward Carson was absent from four Cabinet meetings. . Lord Kitchener visited Mr Asqtuth on Monday, when there was a . full meeting of Cabinet. „. The "Westminster Gazette" says Sir Edward Carson expressed strong^ opinions on an important aspect of military policy, and informed his colleagues that unless his views prevailed he would withdraw from the Government. The "Globe" states that there are well founded rumours that the Cabinet is divided. Sir Edward Grej ?>6 refusal to allow Parliament, to debate the. foreign policy, the Government's failuse to: say whether; it will 'hold on or abandon the Dardanellos, and apprehension that Serbia, will be the victim of another Antwerp ...expedition are. sowing mistrust in tho mind or the nation. •-,.!.. Other evening papers point out that the inception and conduct of the Dardanelles operations and tho diplomatic failure at Sofia are appropriate matters of strict inquiry, but no good purpose will be served by wrangling is, Parliament. The present ia not the time for words, but for r< solute- and decisive action. ■- '"' The Parliamentary correspondent or the "Daily Telegraph" says the -pre-' sent week promises to be of exceptional importance. The notice paper bristles with questions relating to the' war, and reveals a'■critical'attitude.towards Ministers. Tho Government will b,e asked for facilities for debate, and to

afford a Select Committee to inquire into the Dardanelles campaign. Other ' questions include whether the Cabinet.as a whole sanctioned the naval attack oh; the Dardanelles, and whether, in view of the interest in Australia, and New Zealand, Mr Asauith will make a statement at an oarly period. It is considered improbable that Mr Apquith will a.^i-ee to a general tiebatc.