DEEP IN THE BOG THE ARMY & ULSTER
MINISTER OF WAR'S EXPLANATION RESIGNATION OF FIELDMARSHAL FRENCH PRIME MINISTER TO MAKE A STATEMENT. (By Telegraph —Press Association.— Copyright.) (Received March 27, 11 a.m.) LONDON, 26th March. A dozen generals, holding the most important divisional commands, held a conference, lasting an hour and threequarters, at the War Office, with FieldMarshal Sir John French and General Ewart. It is reported that Sir John French (Chief of the Imperial General Staff) and General Ewart have resigned. The Premier (Mr. Asquith), who had seen the King, promised to make a statement on the matter to-morrow. (Received March 27, 12.15 p.m.) LONDON, 26th March. Sir John French's resignation is confirmed. Telegrams from Dublin and the Cutragh state that the majority of the cavalry officers reiterate their determination to resign rather than act against Ulster. (TIMES AND SYDNEY SUN SERVICES.) (Received March 27, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON", 26th March. The Times in a leader says : "Mr. Asquith and hi 6 'colbagues have only sunk deeper into the bog, which must coon close over their heads."
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 73, 27 March 1914, Page 7
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