Are British Politics In Melting Pot?

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 123, 26 May 1936, Page 7

Are British Politics In Melting Pot?

SIGNIFICANCE OF WEEK-END MEETING. United Pres 3 Association—B.v Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. Received Tuesday, 12.20 a.m. LONDON, May 23. Cabinet changes Avere •widely discussed over the week-end. What the News-Chronicle describes as an antiBaldwin shadow Cabinet met on Sunday at Earl Winterton’s home, ShilJinglee Park. Those present Avere Mr Austin Chamberlain, Rt. Hon. Sir B. S. Horne, Sir Henry Page-Croft, and Lieut.-Colonel Sir Edward Grigg.

The News-Chronicle surmises that Cabinet reconstruction Avas discussed, but Earl Wintcrton insisted it was a private party.

The Daily Mail says Mr Thomas has no intention of resigning for Derby. The Times editorially says that though the structure of the National Government is sound enough, the facade is beginning to Avear a little thin. It alludes to the criticism that Mr Baldwin has lost his grip on affairs, but the real siguiiicance of the party's private dinner .is that. Mr Baldwin should be convinced that so many Commoners, Avhatcver else is amiss with the Ministry and its leader, have neither lost heart nor interest. It is believed Mr Baldwin set himself the tasks of standing by the new Sovereign during the early months of his reign, and also of making some definite contribution to the appeasement of Europe. It Avould be a profound misfortune to change the British leadership just when the latter decision seems in sight.