British High Command.

Taihape Daily Times, 20 February 1918, Page 5

British High Command.

ROBERTSON MYSTERY. CLEARNG UP- DELAYED. LONDON, Feb 18. There was much excitement in the House of Commons to-day in expectation of the clearing up of the General Robertson mystery. Mr. Lloyd George’s cold, however, made it impossible for him to attend. Sir J. H. Dalziell asked whether General Robertson had been offered and accepted an important military post. Mr. Bcanr Law; Yes, he has accepted the eastern counties command, which was offered to him to-day. Mr. J. M. Hogge intervened, asking “Why not the command of the Boy Scouts?” Mr. Bouar Law added that the Premier would make a full statement tomorrow to the House, and an opportunity for discussion would be given. MR. SONAR LAW IS SILENT, LONDON, February 18. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law, in reply to Mr. Pemberton Billing’s question as to whether Sir Wm. Robertson had rcsigno'a or been dismissed, declined to anticipate the discussion. The Daily Chronicle, rcfbrring to Sir W. Robertson, suggests that the nation trust, the Government’s judgment, Sir Williiasu Robertson vwould only exert a dissentient influence in the Allied- Council’s decisions

PRESS .VIEWS.

LONDON, February IS.

The “Morning Post” says the dismissal of a man of such character and capacity as Sir Wm. Robertson for no beter reason than to satisfy the imperious temper of a volatile politician, is nothing short of a national calamity, whereat the enemy will greatly rejoice. The insidious circumstances surrounding the summary dismissal of a great soldier are sufficient to shatter confidence in the Hon. Lloyd George. The need of the hour is a Prime Minister commanding the confidence of all patriotic parties.

The “Manchester Guardian” says the crisis will not shake the Government unless a majority of Unionists demand reconstruction. It is difficult to see how an Asquith Government could reverse the Versailles policy, vherefor the Allies are unanimous. A GERMAN PRESS OPINION, LONDON, February IS. ° mnien Gng on Sir William Robertson s resignation, the “Vossische Zeiis n-an Whethcr Mr. Lloyd George Wm Rob lg f at a Bam ° ° f bankor - Sir LloyS George™ ° Pl>oscd Mr ' i • . ° flemish strategy so " 1S - the hgta,