New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-04

The Premier, by announcing his
determination to bring about "the
most effective prosecution of the
war;" has made a big concession 10
Lloyd George, and perhaps saved
his own office.
May Be No Resignation.
There is nothing suggesting that
Mr.. Asquith contemplates abandon
ing the Premiership, or, indeed, that
any designations are impending, and
for the moment the only important
difference in the personnel of the
ministry seems to be the probable
readmission Of Sir Edward Carson.
Lloyd George, who evidently is the
moving spirit in the whole crisis, has
not, it is now definitely stated, Of
fered his resignation to Premier As
quith, but ne has threatened TO re-
sign in certain contingencies.
The political observers concur that
the crisis will result in the constitu-
tion Of small war council, of four
or five members, exclusive of naval
and military advisers, for a more
vigorous prosecution Of the war.
Their information, however, regard
ing the personnel Of this council diff
fers considerably regarding certain
prospective members, especially with
reference to Mr.. Asquith's inclusion
therein.
Lloyd George 10 Control
"The Daily News's" parliamentary
correspondent, who is almost invariably
well informed, says that Lloyd George
had two hours talk with the Prime
Minister on Sunday, as result OF
which it was agreed that both Mr.
Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George would
remain in the government.
The correspondents understand that
Lloyd George favors a small war coun-
ell, which would not include Mr.
Asquith, who, he thinks. should de-
vote himself TO the government OF the
country, apart from the war. Lloyd
Gec>e's proposed role in the new war
control would, according 10 the same
correspondent, not differ greatly from
the position Lord Kitchener held in
the War Office, when he was a mem
Der Of the late Liberal government;
that is TO say, would to some extent
be independent of the government. He
would have advisers. but the power
of making war decisions would be his.
Asquith Holds Conferences
Throughout Sunday there were many
hurried consultations and meetings OF
party leaders at the Premier's resi-
dence. Premier Asquith will see the
King this morning, and will sub
sequently make a statement in the
House Of Commons in explanation OF
the governmental crisis and the steps
planned TO meet it,
Lloyd George held long eonsults-
tion with the Premier in the afternoon,
and another with the Earl Of Derby,
Under Secretary for War.
1t was considered significant that Sir
Edward Carson and A. Bonar Law.
slated as members Of the proposed war
council OF five, appeared together IN
the morning and addressed a meeting
Of the Unionist committee.
II is generally believed now that the
proposal 20 form a war council. 20
consist of the Premier. Lloyd George.
Sir Edward Carson, Bonar Law and
A. J. Balfour, was a compromise TO try
70 save the ministry. Since this pro-
posal was first made the breach be-
tween the ministry and its opponents
has grown tremendously. but IL still
seems possible.
The matter has now practically re-
solved itself into a question OF whether
Asquith. Grey, Balfour and Lansdowne
are TO control or whether Lloyd George.
Law, Carson and Lord Derby are 20
hold the upper hand. II seems certain