Premier Favours Peaceful Settlement.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16847, 25 September 1922, Page 7

Premier Favours Peaceful Settlement.

Electioneering Tactics Suspected. By Telegraph-—Press Association—Copyright, "The Tiroes" Service. (Received September 25, 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, September 23. Commenting on the secrecy which still surrounds Thursday’s parley between the Labour Deputation and the Government, “ which was so voluble a week ago,” “ The Times ” says: w The brevity of statements from Labour headquarters lends colour to the suspicion that members of the deputation were persuaded, against their better judgment, to agree not to reveal what was said. It is understood that Mr. Lloyd George left no doubt in the minds of members that he favoured a peaceful settlement, and that he considered the Government’s policy was the best method of securing it,” The article proceeds: M How far Mr. Lloyd George had an eye on the country it 13 impossible to say. Any thought cf another khaki election is probably out of the question, but it is not so certain whether, in the event of a peaceful! settlement, Mr. Lloyd George may not decide to risk an early appeal to the country. Having thoroughly alarmed the electors by the prospect of another war, it 15 conceivable that if none occurs he will ask for renewed confidence from the country as a man who once more has saved the Empire.”