SPLIT IN CABINET.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1356, 6 February 1912, Page 5

SPLIT IN CABINET.

A DENIAL. MR. LLOYU-QEORGE SPEAKS, INTERNATIONAL ENTENTE. By TeleirasU-Prese AwoohUfln-CorTrlihi London) February i. The Chancellor of tho Exchequer (Mr. Lloyd-George), in a speech at the City Liberal Club, denied there was a split in the Cabinet, and refuted Mr. Bonar Law's accusations regarding the overcrowding of tho Civil Service and his defence strictures. Ho declared that tho lowness of Consols was duo to tho South African wnr and the Irish Laud Act widening tho area for trustee investments, for which the Unionist Government was responsible. Tho country, he declared, was better prepared for an emergency than ever before. They would never bo able to arrest tho growth of armaments until international envies, jealousies, and fears were romoved. Hβ believed the tints was favourable for a hotter understanding between Germany, France, Russia, and Great Britain. Such result wag only by candour, frankness, and holdnes3. Tho money saved from the construction of armaments would be better employed in improving tho people's condition. A STRONG APPEAL. Berlin, February 3. The "Tegoblatt" makes a Strong appeal in favour of the Anglo-Gorman Entente, and for co-operation in the development of the uncivilised countries in Africa and Asia. The remarks are particularly addressed to tho Chauvinists in Great Britain on the one hand and Anglophobo PanGormane on the other, with a serious warning of the terribly, rninons results of »ny conflict. AN OLIVE BRANCH. (Rec. ( February 5, 10.30 p.m.) Vienna, February 5. The "Neuo Freie Presso , characterises Hγ. Lloyd-George's speech as an olive branch to Germany. It says it is significant that a Minister whose speech nearly originated a War now emphasises that an agreement with Germany is desirable for Britain.