MR. BONAR LAW
RESIGNATION ANNOUNCED
AS LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS.
(VMRfIB rkllS AIIOCIAIMN.—COHIHiII.) ■ ÜBIMUI.UN - NCW lIAMN* CAILI ASIOCIATMIf.) (Received March 18, 9 a.m.) LONDON, 17th Maroh. Mi". Lloyd George, in the House of Commons, announced the resignation of Mr. Bonar Law as Leader of the House, on the ground of continued ill-health. (Received March 18, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, 17th March. Mr. Lloyd George announced Mr. Bonar Law's retirement from the C&bii' net with emotion. Mr. Bonar Law, in writing to him, had regretted that the strain of the last few years had compelled him to relinquish political work. His medical advisers had warned him that his physical condition was such that unless he took & rest a complete breakdown was inevitable. Therefore, he had no choice but to abandon political life. ■ ... .
Mr. Aaquith said those who had been his political antagonists would agree that though Mr. Bonar Law gave a. hard blow he never left any rancour behind. They .entertained" for hiir an affectionate memory, and hoped for his restoration to health and re-entry into the fighting ranks.
Mr. Clynes paid a. tribute to Mr. Bonar Law on behalf of the Labour Party.
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Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 66, 18 March 1921, Page 6
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194MR. BONAR LAW Evening Post, Volume CI, Issue 66, 18 March 1921, Page 6
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