MR ASQUITH'S FUTURE.
PROiBAjBLY A PEERAGE.
(Press tAssn. —Reed. 11.55 p.m.) LONDON, December 6. A paragraph in the Court Circular announced the historic, happenings to the public. If said that Mr Asquith had had an audience with His Majesty in the evening and had tendered his resignation as Prime Minister which the King had been graciously pleased to accept. It is generally believed that his resignation entails a general election, but before an appeal is made to the country Mr Bonar Law will form a Government and seek the country's approval. The temper of the present House of Commons is against the new Government, especially if the belief is sustained that Mr Asquith has been unfairly driven from office. There is reason to believe that Mr Asquith does not desire to put any obstacles in the way of the new Government and will advise his Liberal. Labour and Nationalist supporters to assist Mr Lloyd George and Mr Bonar Law. It is hoped that Mr Asquith will remain in public life and give the country the benefit of his great experience and ability. He will probably receive a pep-ras-?.
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Northern Advocate, 7 December 1916, Page 3
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