BRITISH POLITICS

Gisborne Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 9670, 17 April 1923, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS

PREMIER’S HEALTH CAUSES ANXIETY.

RUMORED RESIGNATION DENIED.

(United Press- Association—Copyright.) LONDON, April 15. The past week’s incidents in. the House of Commons, coupled with Mr Bonar Law’s health, are inspiring widespread predictions of the imminence of Mr. Bonar Law’s retirement from Dowiiing Street. However, it is officially stated that Mr. Bonar Law has no intention of resigning.

Despite the official denial, the Daily Telegraph’s lobbyist, says: Unfortunately there are solid grounds for the reports that Mr. Bonar Law is seriously considering retirement when a favorable moment arrives. The sole reason is that lie fears his health will not stand the strain much longer.—Reuter. \ (Received April 16, 7.55 p.m.) LONDON. April 16. The Daily Exp s attributes the rumor in ■ouneetion with Mr. Bonar Law’s resignation te a political plot. It is noteworthy that the Observer’s editor, Mr. Garvin' is a great friend of Lord Birkenhead, while Lord Riddell, owner of the News of the World, is a friend of Mr. Lloyd George. Lord Riddell, tips Lord Curzon, another sick man, to succeed-Mr. Bonar Law, while the lit. Hon. Stanley Baldwin will ho ewarded with the Leadership of the House of Commons. The Daily Express adds Mr. Austin Chamberlain and Lis friends must understand that the Conservative party will not re-admit them to office unless they return as loyal Conservatives, not half-hearted Coalitionists. —A. and N.Z.C.A.