The New York herald., 1922-10-26

Cop,rioIlt, 1923, by THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Oct. rs.
David Lloyd Georges sword. which
he carried in his hand to Manchester
but did not use. flashed to-day as he
defined his position to meeting OF
Coalition members of Parliament as
the head of a central party with which
he hopes to hold the balance OF power
that is now his.
His friends say that after Prime
Minister Bonar Law speaks in Glas-
gov tomorrow night the former Prime
Minister'S attitude will be better de-
fined, but to-day he contented himself
with saying: You must have a suffi-
ciently strong group in the Commons
not to embarrass, not to harass, but to
help--a sufficiently strong group to
make it impossible for any Govern
ment to plunge the country into the
extremes of either Left or Right.
party that will keep the middle course
of safety and security until Britain
gets through.
Il am prepared to support any Min
istry that serves the interests Of the
country" he added. Later on he said:
"Great Britain must pay America all
her debts"
The importance OF the speech was
that it revealed Mr.. Lloyd George once
more in the old fighting style. 1t is
still the belief OF his closest advisers
that enough of his followers will be
elected to the new Parliament to en-
able him IN swing the balancing vote.
as the old Irish Nationalist party did
before the war.
To-day's meeting revealed not only an
able gathering Of political workers, but
the sources of important political funds.
Lord Leverhulme. for instance. led the
cheering when MIR. Lloyd George entered.
New Ministry Satisfactory.
The Bonar Law Ministry. as so far
formed, was received py the King this
afternoon, given the seals of office and
sworn as members of the privy council.
II Is not yet complete. and probably
will not be-until later In the week.
though the dissolution of Parliament
will be promulgated Tomorrow, and
the elections will be held on the date
announced.
There seems TO be general satisfac-
lion with the makeup of Mr.. Bonar
Laws Ministry even the Eveniilg Stand
ard, supposedly Mr.. Lloyd Georges last
friend in London. praising 1t tonight as
q common sense reflection of the lead
ers highly respectable personality. IL
says: "lt gives just as little cause for
laughter as for wild hero worship
Despite that admission from a Lloyd
George quarter there is no doubt that
Mr.. Bonar Laws calmness. after the
feverish days through which Lloyd
George led the country, will make a
wide appeal for support. II is certain
now-evcn Mr.. Lloyd Georges reiter-
ated doubts seem to be be an admission
that the Conservatives will win a large
representation In the next House, with
probably small majority over their op-
ponents combined.
LabOr's Chances Decreasing.
II is believed that labor's chances are
diminishing, Judging by the platform is
sued tonight. which declares that labor
Is neither Communist nor Bolsheyist.
but for common sense Justice yet IL de-
mands the naturalization OF railways
and mines. national housing scheme.
better old age pensions, new poor law.
the indepc ndence of Egypt. seif-govern-
fortunes over $4,000. restitution by tho
profteers, &c. These demands will in
spirc fear among all taxpayers. IL is
nlso reported there Is wide split be-
tween leaders.
Hence with Labor wobbly, the AS
quithian Liberals enfeebled by the defec-
tion of Reginald McKenna and the near
detection OF vlscount Grey, interest still
centers upon what will be the struggle
between Lloyd George and Ronar Law.
or whether they VIII be found ultimately
collaborating.
Notwithstanding Lloyd Georges bit
terness over the Carlton Club repudia-
ton. he was careful to-day to make no
personal references to the Conservatives
But he played about the Carlton Club
with all his old time skill
What was tho difference in policy7"
he asked. None u And his expiana-
ton was that II was mere party jealousy
more than 1t was bad sportsmanship.
81. wasn't jannocK," winch IL provincial
English for fair play" Bat despite his
denunciation OF the selfishness OF the
under secretaries aeeling posts I'm the
new Cabinet, he never absolutely shut
the door TO cooperation with the new
Ministry.
Lloyd Georges campaign machinery
already Is working smoothly because OF
preparations made TIN &c months ago
with his kesn political perception. he
saw the storm coming and prepared
the field in advance.
After firing all his batteries at Glas-
cow on Saturday Lloyd George may
MISC speak In Edinburgh and II possible
he will address Herbert Asquiths con-
stltuency at Paisley Saturday night
and Sunday he will be the guest OF
Lord Balfour. departing Monday pre-
pared to mako train speeches en- route.
The Bonar Law Government is now In