BRITISH POLITICS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 January 1932, Page 6

BRITISH POLITICS.

SIR H. SAMUEL EXPLAINS. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, January 24. ■Sir. H~ Samuel, .explaining why he, Snowden, Mac-Lean and Sinclair are retaining office, says it was necessary ■tetiipoi'arflf-h) «Suspend {He rule of Ministers collective responsibility. Many might think this would not work, but Cabinet's duty was to try and make »it work. The plan was admittedly unprecedented, anomalous and illogical but these considerations did not perturb them. This Government was not founded on the principle of collective .responsibility on all subjects, nor would a withdrawal from the Government prevent the passage of measures to which free traders objected. NOTABLE TRIBUTES. LONDON, January 24. Arthur Henderson pays a tribute to Miss Phillips’ striking intellectual force powerful personlity and great industry. He says the women’s section of the Labour Party is a monument to her organising ability. . Lord La ns bury said Miss Phillips came to us from Australia, bringing new vigour into the women’s movement. The “Daily Herald” in an editorial headed “Marion”, describes her as one of the gayest and most gallant fighters of the Labour movement. She fillbd a deep hatred for injustice and a deep sympathy for suffering. Her tireless energy and splendid courage was infectious.

A RESIGNATION. LONDON, January 24. Sir H. Jowitt has resigned the At-torney-Generalship and Sir Inskip is his likely successor.