LORD SALISBURY.
« . , There is (writes Mr W. H. Luc}') a general feeling, partaking rather the character of instinct than of knowledge, that the date of the Coronation will see important changes in the Ministry. More especially if by that time the war is really over, Lord Salisbury misrht reasonably press his well-established right to rest. During last session he frequently showed signs both of memta-l and bodily fatigue. With fists dug in the cushion on cither side of him, and chin resting on his breast, he slept through much of each sitting. When he woke- up to make a -speech his colleagues were in a state ot alarm, not knowing what blazing indiscretion ho miglsfc happen upon. His tvitndrawal from active public life would be a national calamity, but advancing age aJia failing health make ib inevitable. The Coronation, as marking the formal commencement of a. new reign, would be an appropriate occasion for the retirement of a veteran statesman. In Conservative circles H> is believed Lord Salisbury will seize it. .
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7329, 15 February 1902, Page 5
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