South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-14
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MAY IA, 1913
THE LLOYD GEORGE VICTORY.

There is no mlstaIng the fact that the victory Of
Lloyd George in the house commons is popular
victory America This due the fact that right
~ or wrongly American public opinion mas become
convinced that Lloyd George represents in Great
Britain the same determination to win the war that
CIemenceau cmbOdies in France, and that the fall
Of Lloyd George now would be disadvantageous to the
allied
1t IS recognized this country that Mr. Asquth
as prime minister and public has been a
sistent friend of the United States that Sir Edward
Grey. Lord Haldane and others of the
spicuous supporters been all times friend
" America considerate of American interests.
But this does not and cannot change the fact
victory Asquith today would justly unjustly.
in this country something of the conservation
which would in England follow the Office
OF Mr.. Bryan In France and in the United States
the decision of the house Of commons viii be hailed
as one giving promise Of a renewed prosecution of the
with the utmost vigor and preservation of tha-
unity command and closeness of relations between
the allies which represent the achievement Of
British prime minister working in cooperation and
sympathy with Prest Wilson and Premier Cemenceau.
Looking at a.purey British aspect of the de-
cision in the house OF commons Thursday would
seem that the overwhelming vote for the prime T.
represented first of all the conviction that was
at this time change leaders and that was
undesirable despite limitations the present prime
minister disclosed in record.
regime of his predecessor II may may not have
victory Lloyd George. although this dis
lance seems a brilliant personal triumph, but it
was Enthusiastically a defeat Mr. Asquith.
1t would seem that the former prime minister was.
in a measure. trapped. His decision to champion Gen.
Maurice was apparently based on Inaccurate notion
the weapons which could be placed his disposal.
When he had committed himself to struggle the
prime minister cievery and adroity accepted the issue
forcins his old into the position of attacking
the government critical moment in the history Of
the empire trivial charges made by disgruntled
partially discredited general There are certain
paragraphs the prime ministers explanation which
do not wholly explain and lights and shadows
rather than clear daylight But the whole the
answer is complete and accepted by the house
OF commons as adequate AMI satisfactory.
would rash attempt forecast a long period
OF power for Lloyd George the strength his vic
tory THURSDAY on the other hand the being
the opposition has been weakened. The plea of the
prime minister for an end of sniping at moment
when terrible German attack was begin was a
legitimate plea that viii have great weight abroad
well home a change of cabinet this time.
particularly the of Mr. Asquith supported By
Lord Lansdowne and by Mr. Henderson. would un-
mistakaby shake the confidence of a portion of the
American OF the French people, and there is no
Disgusting the that the victory prime min
lister viii be popular both in France and in own
country.
Il is unfortunate the difference Of opinion be-
tween the French and the British on the question of
the extension OF the British line had TO be aired in
the house of commons 1t unfortunate because
these differences seem 20 have been Loyalty and com
pletely adjusted between the chief
the armies. Once frequently in this war
Great Britain has generously and readily complied
with reasonable request of her ally the com
pliance, which greatly the of the Brit
ish. thing of the past before this controversy
arose.
The whole incident might turn 10 German advantage
II It left any permanent scar But it cannot and will
not leave any After an we-Brira,n France
and America-are democracies We have TO go be-
fore the public and to the people from time to time
explain thines that would De pleasaner 10 avoid
explaining inherent weakness in democracies
in times of peace and guarantee Of safety all
tEaes II is of the prices pay for form OF
government and have pay
The resolution of the British people 70 pursue this
war 10 victory IS disclosed the in house
OF commons mistaken either by political dispute
at home or 10y military defeat abroad. The spirit OF
Britain remains precisely KAT il and what Brtisf
history would TIE world the right The
spirit has been disclosed the rally 2,
in the past months There cause for pessimisr
or permanent regret over British poIitica
crisis crisis itself annoying II not dis
trrbing. solution satisfactory and il