WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAY. THE MINISTRY STRENGTHENED.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13635, 14 April 1908, Page 5

WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAY. THE MINISTRY STRENGTHENED.

LONDON, April 13. The Chronicle says that apart from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's loss, the reshuffling of offices and the introduction, oi near blood have undoubtedly strengthened the Government. The Times thinks the Cabinet is distinctly stronger and more compact. Earl Crewe's appointment tends to secure harmonious relations with the colonies, but since he is unable to make concessions in respect to preferential treatment, his tenure is not likely to be a conspicuous success. Mr Churchill, the Times says, has yet to win the confidence of business men, since brilliant rhetoric does not go far. The Times says that Lord Elgin declined a marquisate. Earl Crewe will continue to lead the House of Lords. j The Telegraph says that Mr Asqulth is no Little Englander, but his uncompromising Cobdenism will bar the Avay with regard to the paramount problem of oversea relations with the Motherland. The Daily News is of opinion that Mr Asquith has a great opportunity, but that he needs great courage.