BRITISH POLITICS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 289, 6 September 1928, Page 11

BRITISH POLITICS

MR. BALDWIN NOT RESIGNING DRASTIC CABINET CHANGES IF CONSERVATIVES RETURNED TO POWER (United Press Association.— By Electric Telegraph —Copyright.) (Australian Press Assn - Lulled Service., London, September 4. The "Daily Express” states that since bis return from Aix-les-Bains, where he stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, Mr. J. C. C. Davidson. M.P., presided at the executive of the National Union of Conservative Associations. This, together with private conferences, shows that Mr. Baldwin has no intention of resigning, and is anxious to go to the country with the appearance of a united harmonious Ministry. If he is returned, he has decided on a complete overhaul of the Cabinet, and the inclusion of new and younger men. Sir Austeu Chamberlain's retirement from the Foreign Office is a certainty, and he may be given a lighter office if his heitlth is restored, such as the Privy Seal. Lord Cushendun’s claims to the Foreign Office are apparent, but he will have to overcome powerful opposition. THE LABOUR LEADER’S SEAT (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) Ottawa, September 4. A message from Edmonton (Alberta) states that Mr. W. J. Cove has been recommended as Labour candidate for the Aberavon seat, held by Mr. J. Ramsay MacDonald. The latter, who is homeward bound, was uncommunicative. He said that he expected to visit the constituency shortly, adding that the selection of Mr. Cove would not interfere with his own plans in any particular. [A message published yesterday stated that Mr. MacDonald had announced that he was relinquishing his seat in South Wales at the next general election, and had been invited to contest the Seaham Harbour division. County Durham.]