Political Changes.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3758, 15 April 1908, Page 3

Political Changes.

London, April 14. The Daily Chronicle (Liberal), commenting on the new Ministry, says that apart from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's loss, the reshuffling of offices, and the introduction of new blood have undoubtedly strengthened the Government. The Times (Independent) states that the Cabinet is distinctly stronger and more compact than it was. The Earl of Crewe's appointment as Secretary for the Colonies tends, it is considered, to secure harmonious relations with the colonies, but since he is unable to make concessions in regard to preferential treatment, his tenure of office is not likely to be a conspicuous success. Mr Churchill, it is added, has yet to win the confidence of business men, since brilliant rhetoric does not go far. The Times further states that Lord Elgin declined a Marquisate, and that Lord Crewe will lead for the Government in the House of Lords. The Daily Telegraph (Unionist) says that Mr Asquith is no Little Englander, but his uncompromising Cobdenism will bar the way with regard to the paramount problem of oversea relations with the Motherland. The Daily News remarks that Mr Asquith has a great opportunity, but he needs great courage. Mr Winston Churchill, in a fighting manifesto, appealed to his constituents for a renewal of their confidence. He reiterated his adherence to free trade, and promised a railway between the Victoria Nyanza and Albert Lakes, and the opening up of the cotton potentialities of Uganda. Further, Mr Churchill indicated that all social reform and commercial efficiency waited on the passage of the Licensing Bill in its integrity. The Government, he declared, was perfectly ready to consider amendments to the Education Bill, provided schools maintained by public funds were amenable to public control and State-paid teachers were not subjected to religious tests. He admitted that Roman Catholics and Jews needed a special type of schools. London, April 14. The Daily Mail states that Mr McKenna's promotion has aroused a storm of criticism even in Liberal circles. He is supposed to be a ''little navy" man. The Mail thinks that the Earl of Crewe is likely to act on fairly safe and cautious lines in his capacity as Secretary of State for the Colonies. The Standard rejoices in Mr Winston Churchill's removal from the Colonial Office, since he contrived to irritate the statesmen and every selfgoverning colony except the two which lately fought against the Sovereign—Transvaal and Orange River Colony. London, April 14. Mr A. G. Hales, the war correspondent, proposes to contest the North West Manchester seat as a labour tariff and army reformer although Mr Joyn son opposes Mr Churchill on behalf of the Unionists.