Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
LLOYD GEORGE WINS
CONFIDENCE VOTE
BY A BIG MAJORITY
Prime Minister Throws Caunt-
lot Down to Foes; Com
mons Upholds Him.
TENSE SESSION IN HOUSE

i<O0OCp, Anrll t-frSIuleI
George won n splendid victory in the
House OF Commons last night. silenc-
ing his enemies by a magnificent ma
tority. Rarely. indeed. has there been
such complete triumph OF Prime
Minister when under attack, and he
presented a remarkable example OF
courage "a he deiied his foes and
pointed out the impending dangers
not only TO England but TO the world.
Mr.. Lloyd Georges resolution asking
for a vote of confidence on the pro-
posed action of the Government at the
coming economic conference at Genoa.
WAS passed 10y a vote OF 372 To ga
ma jority of 2is.
Prior to this the House by vote of
$40 10 50 rejected an amendment pro-
posed by John Robert Ciynes, labor
lite, which. while approving an inter-
national economic and financial con-
ference. declared that the Government
was not competent TO represent the
country at such a conference and did
not have the confidence of the coun-
try.
Throws Down Gauntlet to Foes.
the House passed an hour and 20 min
utes of such tenseness as ii had not
experienced for many months, when
the Prime Minister. fresh from his re-
tirement In the country. threw down
the gusntlet TO his opponents and de-
clared that n vote on the hitherto in
nocuous Genoa resolution was tanta-
mount TO "A vote OF confidence or lack
OF confidence in the Government.
III Mr.. Lloyd George has tired o:
office. as his son announced Saturday
certainly he appeared in fighting mood
as he entered the House amidst a
storm OF cheering. His rest had plain
ly benefited him. as evidenced by his
hronzed face and quick step. and. a.
he strobe TO the ministerial-bencl
with a somewhat defiant attitude. hi:
whole bearing was that Of a man en-
tering upon a>great fight with every
determination TO win and with con
adence in his own powers.
The House was crowded. interest
being accumulated by conflicting re-
ports on whether the Premier would
demand vote Of confidence in con
fidence in connection with the Genos
resolution or whether, in view OF tho
delicate political situation. he would
sidestep the issue. Great crowds OF
people vainly bombarded the Common:
officials for passes admitting them Il
the proceedings and the galleries were
filled with the more fortunate. Amont
the distinguished persons present wal
the American Ambassador, Mr.. Har
nh, f1l h-O n II
AT the Premier's quaint or biting hu
NOR.
No Attempt at 0ratory.
Mr.. Lloyd Georges speech obviousl.
was not an attempt at oratory such a
be is capable OF. but was rather an ex
hihition Of what the critics IN the gal
lery called mastery handling OF hi
audience. He coaxed. csjoled. joke
and defied IN turn. but each phas
of the speech fitted in with the preced
Ing like carpenters joint.
Step by step he built up his defense
sometimes with laughter as a vehicle
often with the most serious declara
tons. but always aiming at the sam
goal-the continued life OF his Gov
eminent. Rarely did he encounter
hostile voice, while. on the other hant
many times his opponents made good
natured interpretations which wer
taken as admissions that his foil ha
reached home. Frequently there kros
above the rumble OF applause Lad
Astor's clear hear. hear" OF approva
The Premier began in a common
place manner. and then, after fe'
moments, suddenly hurled into tn
House his message OF defiance-f III
Genoa resolution was defeated Il NEAR
= vote OF no confidence in the Gov
eminent. He delivered his ultinatuI
IN measured tones. with head cree
iron-gray hair thrown back and eye
flashing.
Every word was followed amidst in
pressive silence. II was a moment the
thrilled even his opponents-the lit
Welsh Napolean thus throwing h
Government and perhaps his ow
career into the balance. There we,
no ironicsl boots, as 90 often greet
Ministerial declaration from the OF
position. They respected his courag
Calmly Buills uD Argument
Then calmly. anaiyt1cally, he hui
Up his argument, now leaning in com
Dental attitude against the desk. AZ
again standing back and thrustt
nome some point with clenched rs
ne his voice vibratsd with emotion.
Heaee was necessary for the rec
mn rua