CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND.
MR. BIRRELL APPOINTED
By Telegraph,—Press Association.—Copyright,
London, January '24. The Minister for Education (Mr. Birrell) is to succeed Mr. Bryce as Chief Secretary for Ireland, and Mr. Reginald McKenna is to become President of the Board of Education.
(Received January 25, 9.40 p.m.)
London, January 25.
Mr. McKenna, having accepted a seat in the Cabinet, will seek reelection. Mr. Birrell is to remain in the Cabinet.
The, new President of the Board of Education is 43 years of age. Ho has previously not been a Minister, but lie is at present Financial Secretary to the Treasury and a Liberal Whip. He has represented North Monmouth since 1895.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13396, 26 January 1907, Page 5
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