BRITISH ELECTIONS

Evening Star, Issue 18120, 9 November 1922, Page 4

BRITISH ELECTIONS

GOVERNMENT'S POLICY. A PERIOD OP REST. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, November 7. Mr Bonar Law, speaking at South London, referred to the ex-Primo Minister’s appeal to the dominions at the time of the recent Near East crisis. Ho expressed astonishment that the appeal was issued without previous consultation with the dominions and with the knowledge only of three or four members of the Cabinet. He declared that the whole relationship of the Empire was one of the most solemn things m connection with our social and political life. He was of the opinion that the appeal for help, when not one dominion had the remotest idea that such was needed, was to risk one of the _ greatest assets of the Empire. While ho wished that we had never gone to Palestine and Mesopotamia, ho recognised the obligations which kept us there. Ho would carefully consider Viscount Grey’s _ suggestion, and ho would consult with the dominions on the question. He disavowed Conservative hostility to trade unions and condemned legislation which would unwisely tend to restrict the entry of Labontes to Parliament. In pursuance oi a policy of tranquillity, be would not dream of legislation at the present time for a revision of tiro Second Chamber. He contended that political agreement was necessary. Therefore he ridiculed The idea of repealing the Parliament Act. He concluded with reference to tariff reform, expressing the belief that a fundamental change in the fiscal system would at present be bad. because conditions bad absolutely changed, notably in regard to exchanges, sincu the controversy arose.-—Reuter. CAPITAL LEVY PROPOSAL. LLOYD GFORGE’S”DENUNCIATION. LONDON, November 7. Mr Lloyd George, speaking at Stockton. declared that Labor’s proposed capital levy would be a course which, to the whole community, would malte life not worth living. Trade had reached the bottom level, and would gradually improve. The well had been depleted, and had to be refilled. Labor wanted to smash the reservoir.—Reuter.