MR. BONAR LAW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18786, 21 May 1923, Page 5

MR. BONAR LAW

RETURNS HOME UNEXPECTEDLY SAID TO BE A VERY SICK MAN UNPRECEDENTED POLITICAL SITUATION •b Bonar Law's unexpected return to London, coupled with Teports that he is a very sick man—some reports going so far as to say he is suffering from an incurable malady which renders imperative his resignation of the British Premiership—has caused a stir in England. There is wide spread sympathy with Mr Bonar Law, whose services to the country are eulogised by the press. The Observer declares that a unprecedented political situation has arisen as a result of Mr Bonar Law’s illness. Meantime no indication is given as to the Premier’s intentions. PREMIER GOES STRAIGHT TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. (Received May 20, 11.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 20. The Premier unexpectedly arrived in London on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by his son. The usual crowd was awaiting the train, but few saw the Premier step from a saloon, hurry to a motor car and drive straight to his private residence at Onslow Gardens. It is said he looked tired and ill. Sir Thomas Horder dined at Onslow Gardens and left at 11.45. He said he was quite unable to make any statement. It is understood Mr Bonar Law went to his town house instead of his official residence in Downing Street by speoial request of Sir Thomas Horder, who wishes him to continue complete rest. —A. and N.Z. Cable Association. MALADY REPORED INCURABLE (Received May 20, 11.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 20. The Observer’s Paris correspondent reports that three specialists saw Mr iSonar Law before Sir Thomas Horder. They pronounced the malady from whirh the Premier is suffering to be incurable and urged his retirement from public duties. Lord Beaverbrook had several conversations with Mr Bonar Law at the Hotel Crillon. AH who saw the Premier in Paris report that he is a very sick mau. WHAT ARE THE PREMIER’S INTENTIONS? ABSOLUTE SECRECY OBSERVED (Received May 20, 11.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 20. There is not the faintest indication from any source of the Premier’s Intentions. He intimated to his friends that he will not discuss his condition. Sir Thomas Horder returned an absolute negative to all requests for information. Mr Bonar Law may have returned to place his resignation in the hands of the King: on the other hand, he may be awaiting final medical decision whether he should carry on longer. All who saw the Premier at Victoria •Station agree that he was noticeably tired. He walked along the platform with Bkyes and Waterhouse, each holding an arm. ANXIETY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY SUNDAY PRESS EULOGISE MR BONAR LAW (Received May 20, 11.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 20. The anxiety of the whole country is reflected in the Sunday newspapers, which, without exception, express sympathy, and eulogise Mr Bonar Law’s services. Lord Beaverbrook, in an article in the Sunday Express, gives the nearest approach to a hint as the result of personal observations and conversations in Paris. This is a reference to the Premier’s public exertions and private sorrows. He says:— “Under these circumstances his Premiership cannot be regarded as permanent, which, in the ordinary sense, is something coextensive in time with the term of Parliament or the endurance of majority.” POLITICAL SITUATION DISCUSSED THE OBSERVER’S VIEWS (Received May 20, 11.45 P-m.) LQNDON, May 20. Tbe Observer says:—“The political situation is without precedent. The sequel may be of critical importance at home and abroad. It is preferable that Mr Bonar Law should remain Premier until the possibilities of Unionist reunion have been examined and brought to a conclusion one way or the other. If he is compelled to retire immediately, the choice of a successor will lie between Lord Curzon, Lord Derby, the Duke of Devonshire, Mr Stanley Baldwin and Earl Balfour. Lord Derbv would have a better chance at a general election than any, but the best solution would be to bring Earl Balfour back as head of a broadbottomed administration. None would hesitate to serve under him.” The Sunday Times says:—“There would be such iic.onvenienee in Mr Bonar Law remaining head of the Government without directing it that this cannot seriously be considered. If the decision of doctors is for a prolonged rest he should assuredly resign. Lord Curzon is the obvious successor. THE CHANCELLOR IN A HURRY (Received May 20, 11.45 p.m.) M . LONDON, May 20. Mr Baldwin, Chancellor of the Exchequer, at the annual meeting of the Dewdley Conservative Association, said he desired to return to London by an early train, so replied to a vote of confidence in himself at the beginning instead of at the end of the proceedings.—A. and N.Z. Cable Association.

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