New-York tribune., 1922-10-14
Attacks ON Asquith and
Lord Grey Expected in
Speech at Manchester;
Chanberlain FlaysL labor
Premier Expected
To Reveal a Coup
Nature Of Reply Unknown
10 Leaders; Calls on
King on Leaving London
By Arthur S. Draper
pr,nn, TIE Tribnne's European Bursou

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-Whiic Lloyd
George was at Buckingham Palace to-
day. reporting to the King on tho
events Of the last month, and presum-
ably outlining his plans in the irmi-
nent fight for his political life and
prestige. his chief lieutenant. Austen
Chamberlain, government leader in the
House of Commons, was opening at
Birmingham the liveliest political cam
paign in generation.
These events, while important in
themselves, were almost overshadowed
IN public interest by the speech which
the Premier is to make at Manchester
tomorrow, in which he will defend his
Near East policy and define his posi-
tion regarding the general election
which all parties agree will be held
soon. His address may even reveal
the day on which he will go before the
people and forecast his successor, il
be is to step aside, or be retired as
Premier
An intimate friend of Lloyd George
said tonight that the features of the
Premier's address would be attacks on
Viscount Grey and former Premier
Asquith. The address, which will be
made before the Reform Club of Man
chester, is scheduled to begin at 2
o'clock. Sir Edward Rhodes will pre-
side and offer a toast to the Premier.
Chamberlain Attacks Labor Sharply
Mr. Chamberlain's speech was
sseut defense of the Premier. AS was
expected, he savagely attacked labor
and argued that under the circum.
stances it would be criminal to end the
coalllon. If the Labor party obtained
najoyity," said Mr.. Chamberlain. ait
you'd not be the sl4oderates of that
party who would prevail The Con-
ssTative leader declareH that LLOYD
George had acted with perfect loyalty
toward his Unionist allies and had
srupulously observed his agreement
With them
Devoting much of his attention to
sthe Near East question, Mr.. Chamber
ain severely criticized the attitude Of
discount Grey and former Premier AS
anith, applauded the efforts of Lord
Gurzon and Lieutenant General Sir
Charles Harrington and upheld Lloyd
Georges policy.
Labor lost no time in replying to Mr.
chamberlain's attack, J. K. Clynes,
speaking at Reading tonight, saying:
4Bolshevism was produced in Russia
by suppression of all popular liberty,
and rebellion can be fomented in this
country by government ministers seek
ing to put the Labor party outside the
pale Of constitutional action. Mr..
#chamberlain's speech this afternoon
was another statement which will
deepen class antagonism and render
further disservice to the throne"
Two Questions Uppermost
In the absence of Lloyd George, who
vent to Manchester after his call at
buckingham Palace, the Earl of Bal
!our 70, presided over the Cabinet to-day.
me meeting passed almost unnoticed,
however, because of the country's alb
sofptlon In the party maneuvering
preceding the election. Two questions
se, are neing asked everywhere: "Who
~ wni succeed Lloyd George ?" and "Will
.no eiection prec lie or follow the
convention of the Conservatives schcd-
uisa 20 De held here on November Is 2"
~ ls Just as difficult to get reliable
si0,s shs"efs to these questions as it is to
pea tne winners of the Cambridgeshire
sao Derby races in advance. The
steoaier has not decided when to call
general election because the Con-
yNasatve Nsu.ve leaders, chiefly the Earl of
Il oy ana Andrew Bonar Law, have
as & committed themselves, although
se;s Ms is no doubt that majority of
d. sa party is convinced that success
ssgsnus H. upon independence.
~ mere may be a party coalition after
lt;,ss,i s,ieeuon. but there will be no po-
;iial v;ii combination in advance. Labor
ins make oold independent bid, plac-
aSo,a aoous 4o0 candidates in the field,
~ n0s sAe same number as presented by
sSs conservatives. The fight against
sronna p9r =, party Will be made on the
w,mtg vJ.,u sna0 workers government
.holid Impose levy on canital and in
NSauce Ns the naturalization Of industry.
aiawae are more than 1900 900 unem-
lnsda r IN Great Britain to-day, and
1eorge's most difficult ask will
this .s,'s aplain why under his leadership
snv v ct,ssntry o,s has more unemployed than
psher OF the European nations.
Many Labor Victories Foreseen
e.a.s. ew.sssryers in the great industrial
ssa.s say that labor will win many
I;bsow I;s now occupied by Unionistg or
asss Sssals: The candidates who will
Csoraso 80 hsht the hardest. are the Ilovd
n M. T. Z oerals. They will be opposed
saiih Y;,e ases by Independent or As
as. as,a ~ arals, by Laborites and by
s,.assat s,assssrvat es, whereas at the last
Sa Ss'lon the. received the supnort of
conservatives.
S thst conservative critics are CHARGING
ls snii. ! lloyd George is attemptinp TO
II s',a Il .asir party as he did the Liberals
Ii aa khaki election" Of 1918. when
Tn s1sSpt the country as a coaiitionist.
I ssir;.s uuitnians seem to be in high
pssI.;s,. ,ds;s, and prophesy return to Ire f
ccena;al ccSa experimenting that which thev
sesysad seSped before the war. The Con.
nistis nitii.'ses also are exceedingly opti-
s.s. ae next House Of Common, w,,,l
s no,s .aaoout 500 members. There ara
ts to.ssr saan 200 candidates ii, the f,eidl
fsr J. and probably 1900 viii stand t
sias sseestion, eEn The present House con- con-
1ss ss. pso Coalition Unionists. twenty (
hsrd.s sster Unionists, eight die
essIi.; l2o Coalition Liberals. four
bsssson bsmnasan.. lAborites, seven National
slss' ssssh.sslc sh;slc party, neventy-six Labor
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