MR BONAR LAW

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, 19 March 1921, Page 5

MR BONAR LAW

(By Electric (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association)

LONDON, March 17. Mr Bonar Law goes to the Continent next week for a complete rest. The Unionist Party will meet on Monday to elect a leader. 'LONDON, March 17. Mr. Li»yd ■George announced Mr. Bonar Law's retirement from the Cabinet with emotion. Mr. Bonar Law, writing to him, regretted the strain of the last few years had compelled him to 'relinquish political work. His medical advisers warned him that \his physical condition was such that unless he took a long rest a complete breakdown was inevitable. Therefore he had no choice but to abandon political life.

Mr. .Asquith said that those who had been political antagonists would agree that though Mr. Bonar Law gave a hard blow, it never left any rancour behind.* They entertained for him an affectionate memory. He hoped for his restoration and re-entry into the fighting ranks. Mr. J. R. Clynes also paid a tribute on behalf of Labour.

SUCCESSION IN LI&DERSI 111'

V DIFFICULT QUESTION

LONDON, March 17

Mr Bonar Law is suffering from blood nressure, and must rest at least three months. The question of ;i successor in the leadership of the House is most difficult of solution. Mr Chamberlain is not in robust health, and it lie accepts he will resign the Chancellorship of the Exchequer. Sir H. IJorne or Sir Worthington Evans becoming Chancellor. Mr Lloyd George .addressing Coalition Liberals, said Mr Bonar Law's retirement was only temporary. The doctors .said a rest would restore him to,health and political labours.