The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-21
Ex-AttOrney-Gcneral So An
nOunces--Prcmier May
Be I'll Ten Days.
CABINET STORM LULLED
Talk Of Reorganization Of the
Entire Ministry Is, How
ever. General.


Immediately after he had called at Buck
agham Palace and handed to kins
George the seals Of his office. In the
Commons he took his old seat on the
front Opposition bench.
In his speech Sir Edward said:
Il am well aware Of the difficulties
under the existing circumstances OF
making any fun statement or OF saying
anything that might be taken hold OF as
showing any signs OF weakness or di-
vergence IN the main object We have in
view--of carrying the war at all sacri-
fees TO a final and conclusive issue. ]
need hardly say that upon that issue
there is not and never has been. either
in the Cabinet or In this House or in the
country. any disagreement or divergence
Of opinion
Denies UisuniOn.
The real unity which the country
wants is that steadfast unity Of pur-
pose to defeat our enemies and 10 save
our country. and ] entirely deny that
the fact OF holding a divergent View as
to the best policy and the methods to
adopt In the various war theatres in
order to bring IL to a successful con-
clusion is In any sense an element OF
disunion.
Il have seer criticisms OF myself
and reasons for my resignation OF a
very petty and malicious character. at
trlbuting the motives to party and
political nature.
II do not desire 20 deal with these
ridiculous assertions, except to say now.
in the presence OF many OF my late
colleagues. that since | entered the Cab
met ! have never heard a word of dis
cussion or dispute on those party Ques-
tions which divided us before the war.
In every Cabinet meeting I have at
tended We all devoted our energies
wholly and solely to the discussion OF
questions which arose with reference
to the prosecution of lie war
Il also desire TO say that during
the whole time ! have been In the
Cabinet | never have had any personal
difference either with the Prime Min
!ster. whose unvarying courtesy ! de-
sire TO acknowledge, or with any one
OF my late colleagues. May ] also add
that no one realizes more than | the
great difficulties under which we labor.
owing to the fact that our policy and
methods must AT all times be adopted
In concert and coordination with our
various allies and must also very fire.
quently he framed with view to con-
sulting sentiments and feelings In those
neutral countries with whom we rerna n
on friendly terms, This often has been
lost sight OF by critics of our actions who
cannot possibly know the difficulties
which arise from time to time.
QuestiOned Balkan Foley.
Difficulties which have arisen in the
eastern war theatres have created a
situation which to my mind must neces-
sarily lead TO far reaching results At
the time ! entered the Cabinet we al
ready were committed 10 what may he
called the operations at Gallipoli. II Is
not, Of course. my intention to deal
either with the inception or the carrying
out OF those operations. but IL must be
plain TO any observer that the new war
theatre in the Balkans created "A situa-
ton which could not be divorced from
our position on the Gallipoli peninsula.
and the statement made in this House
by the Foreign Minister, with the sane
tion OF the Cabinet. appeared to me to be
an announcement OF policy of the
highest Importance with regard to our
obligations in the Balkans, involving our
prestige and honor.
THAT situation with all its complica-
tions necessitated in my opinion a
clearly defined. well though, out and de-
cisive policy on the part of the Gov
ernment. and finding myself unable to
agree in any respect with what l un-
derstood to be LAID down as "A policy
approved by the Government, felt that
my presence in the Cabinet could not
be of any use In the critical situation in
which we were involved.
II need hardly say I am not suggest
ing that my views could possibly be
compared with those who have much
more experience and greater wisdom IN
dealing with such situations. but at
the same time ] held and hold the views
l have expressed very strongly, and !
hope the House will believe. conscien-
tlously and patriotically | did not
think that under the circumstances
could be anything but a source OF weak
ness at time requiring great strength
and consistency,
Prcmirr's Health Improves.
THAT is all can say, and | ask the
House to believe that In the course
have taken ] have been actuated by nc
personal party motives. but that | have
acted to the best of my ability solely
IN the interests of my country"
The King held meeting OF the Privy
Council at Buckingham Palace this ese-
ming The subject OF discussion Is re-
ported to be "A matter which has arisen
suddenly and necessitatcs an order il,
council.
Premier Asqui,h's physicians gave on:
the following statement at noon to-day
The Prime Minister passed a salts
factory night His condition improved.
lie will be confined to his room all
day,
The Premier. who became suddenly iii
yesterday, Is not expected to resume his
duties for nine or ten days. BY that time
| II In hoped that IA reconciliation of the
differences among the members OF thl
| Cabinet will have been effected
! II developed to-day that Sir Edward
| Carson was to make public statement
! yesterday, and II Is believed that Mr.
! Asquith's sudden illness prevented him
! from doing so.
II does not appear. for the ?rssent a,
least, that Sir Edwards resignation viii
be followed by other Cabinet changes
or even by the general shakeup which
was originally feared.
| Nevertheless, the immediate collaps,
of the coalition Government was pre-
| dicted by Horatio Bottomley, Liberia
member Of Parliament. In speech al
Newcastle. in which he said Premier A.