LEAVES CABINET.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 233, 3 October 1938, Page 9

LEAVES CABINET.

MINISTER RESIGNS. First Lord of Admiralty Disapproves Policy. MB. DUFF COOPER'S REASONS. United Press Association.—Copyright. LONDOX, October 2. The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. A. Duff Cooper, has resigned from the Ministry. In a letter to Mr. Chamberlain, he said: ''It is extremely painful to me in the moment of your great triumph, to be obliged to strike a discordant note. "For reasons with which you are acquainted, and which I propose to explain in the House of Commons, I profoundly distrust the foreign policy the Government is pursuing and seems likely to pursue. Feeling as I do, I consider that honour and loyalty demand that I should offer my resignation. "I do so with profound regret, because I have been so proud to hold my present office—the one I envied beyond all others in the State—and I have been so grateful to you for placing such confidence in me and having shown me such invariable kindness and patience." Mr. Chamberlain replied: "I received your letter with great personal regret but, knowing that you are sincerely convinced that the Government's present policy is mistaken, I agree that it would be improper for you to remain in the Government.

"I should like to thank you for your work in the great office you are surrendering and to express my conviction that our differences over public policy will not make a breach in our personal relations." It Iβ understood that Mr. Duff Cooper's resignation is not likely to be followed by those of other Ministers. It is expected that a statement will be made in the House of Commons on Monday. Mr. W. S. Morrison, Minister of Agriculture. Mr. Walter Elliott, Minister of Health, and Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, are mentioned by the Sunday Press as possibly not wholeheartedly supporting Mr. Chamberlain's foreign policy. While a section of opinion hints that Mr. Chamberlain may seek an early election after the Opposition declares its views on his foreign policy, the Government organs do not mention this, although canvassing the possibility of the introduction of some form of national service. It is probable that a further strengthening of the fourPower pact in more concrete form will be necessary before an election. WITHIN TWO YEARS. Hitler Will Want More Territory. OPINION OF HIS UNCLE. (Received 10.30 a.m.) EAST BERNARD (Tex.), October 2. Herr Hitler's American uncle does not take his word that his territorial ambitions are ended. Alois Kazelsky, aged 76, a retired farmer, Herr Hitler's mother's brother, warned that "Adolf does not care how many millions are killed so long as he gets his point over. Even in the third grade at school he was a bold and forward boy. "He'll want more territory within two years and may be some of France's ajid Britain's." RESTRAINT URGED. AMBASSADORS IN WARSAW. British Official Wireless. (Received 11.30 a.m.) I RUGBY, October 2. I In connection with Polieh demands for the modification of its frontier withj Czechoslovakia, the British Ambassador at Warsaw has called on Colonel Beck, . Foreign Minister. It is assumed the purpose of the visit was to urge moderation and restraint. Newspapers state that calls for the same purpose were made by the French, American end k-rinan Ambassadors at Warsaw.

GENERAL RELAXATION. , PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES, i i (Received 12 noon.) LONDON, October 2. Among indications of the slackening of tension is the fact that Their Majes- • ties are going to Balmoral to-day to i I'siime their holiday. Queen Mary ie suffering from laryn:tis. The demobilisation of the Royal Navy . id reservists has begun. Other naval, ilitary, air force end police preparaiiis have been relaxed. A British official wireless message ys that it will be eome time before it'cautionary measures are completely verged. In connection with these ueasuree a classified register of doctors » being compiled by the British Medi- j •el Association. It is eo arranged thatj 1' any demand from the Services or for j the treatment of civilian casualties could i be met promptly. '