Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-06

tnv MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL lGAssn wiRsi
London, pee. 5.-The resignation of
Premier Asquith is officially an
nounced.
1t is understood that Mr.. Asquith
viii advise the king to entrust An
drew Bonar-Law with the formation
of a new ministry
King George has summoned An
drew Bonar-Law, secretary for the
colonies, to take the place
The court circular announces to-
night.
The Right Hon Mr. Asquith had
an audience with his majesty, the
king, ana rendered his resignation as
prime minister and first lord of the
treIsury which the king has been
graciously pleased to accept"
Lloyd-Gcorgc's Game.
The part David Lloyd-GeorRe is
playing in tho crisis was demonstrated
plainly today by the fact that he re-
NAMED In his office while the premier
conferred separately with the liberal
and conservative members of the cab
met. Mr. Lloyd-Gcorge's policy had
supporters in both camps. His strong
est liberal friend, Lord Reading, car
ricd messages between The rr5wier's
council and Mr. Lloyd-Georaes dusK
t was significant to onlookare also
that Mr Bouar Law fefraiued frauf
attending "a hservu@ ea meeting
With MI Assu1h. ond Lord Curzon
haucnod 70 report % hl'u IN the -
l6nial Office immediately ,.4 .ua.s-.
cuce was ended.
Mr. Asquiths retirement has taken
the politicians SO by surprise that they
are not yet ready TO predict the re-
suits The possibility that MIR. Asquith
will consent 70 remain IN the cabinet
with Mr. BOnar-Law, taking the post
of lord high chancellor in which II
has long been considered he might
find a ConEcnal berth is discussed.
Other i1aecs Uncertain.
Herbert Samuols' promotion from
the home secretaryship to Reginald
position at the treasury
also is predicted while acceptance Of
the designations of Viscount Grey and
A. j. Bafour. which some OF tho pa
pers backing Mr.. Lloyd-George are de-
is less likely under Mr..
regime than If Mr. Lloyd
George came into power.
The labor party certainly will hold
a more important part In any new
cabinet than it has been in filling the
old.
The more sensational London papers
have enjoyed three or four days or
almost frenzied excitement with de-
mands and denunciatlons often In lam
guape stronger than the dignity of
British politics has permitted In the
memory of the present generation, The
crucial events in Rumania and
Greece have been given a secondary
place. except as they were used as n
basis for attacks on the ministers.
THE strong man wins was the
poster Of the last edition OF the Eve
ming News, which is Mr., Lloyd
}oorge's organ, and "Asquith stands
'rm," was the placard Of the Liberal
star.
Herbert Henry Asquth became pre-
uicr OF Great Britain in 1908, sue
.ccding Sir Henry Campbell Banner
nan. Mr. Asquit at once began a poll
cy OF reform parliamentary, social
md constitutonal-of radical ma
ure, aided by David Lloyd George.
With whom today he apparently Is at
Idds.
shortly after the outbreak Of the
var the liberal cabinet Of Mr., Asquith
,cgan TO be assulled by its political
monies, mainly on the conduct of
ne war, and particularly with regard
o the naval branch Of the British
orccs So bitter was this campaign
hat on May 20, 1915. n coalition cab
net was formed with Mr. Asquith.
owcyor retaining the portfolio of
rime minister.
The present political crisis In Great
Britain apparently had It's origin in
similar situation. especially on ac-
cunt of the governments postpone
lcnt Of consideration Of the British
ir boards demand for fuller powers
b meet the situation created by Ger
lan air raids on England the recent
hange in the command Of the Brit
ih fleet by which Vice Admiral Sir
lavid Beatty was made head of the
rand fleet, ana specially Mr Lloyd
.eorges demand Tor e smaller war
ouncil, which should have powers to
ct Independently OF the cabinet