Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-10-20
,Ry United rresS.0

LONDON, OCJ. GV--AItuiV" DVi'''i
Law started to choose his ministry
today as Lloyd George considered
formation of u new center party
which would combine all liberals un-
der his leadership.
Llovd George will announce his fu-
ture plans in q speech at Leeds TO-
! morrow, it was believed.
] It was authoritatively stated that
Lord Derby and Lord Curzon have
both intimated their willingness TO
serve in the cabinet of Bonar Law.
SThis was not entirely unexpected pc
scause they were known 70 have had
8anti-Georgian learnings TOR some time.
Ronar Law, who accepted condl-
tionally the invitation OF King George
IN form a ministry, consulted lead
ers of the unionist party, whose ooIt
from the coalition government yes,
terdav caused the downfall OF Lloyu
( George. at the helm Of the government
} for six years.
The Canadian born business man
who NAV become the head or the next
} government is to give q definite ac-
ceptance to His Majesty II ne Is
chosen leader Of the uniOniSt party
Although this is taken as foregone
conclusion it will not be known de-
finitely until the parliamentary
unionists meet Saturday or sunday
Pending formation of new gov
ernment the coalition ministry re-
mains i'm control.
In case Bonar Law is successful IN
forming a government IT Is Almost Almost
assured that there will be a general
election.
January or February were varl-
ouslv mentioned as the months IN
which the general election may be neld
bnt many were of the opinion that
if would be called at a much sooner
kdate. %, -. ;n+o
\ &ponsideration selecting the time Tor
Il general election.
"a These are: ,.,s
#be less opportunity Lloyd George VIII
#nave to form strong center party
#vbicb would include not only his own
rs oilowers in the liberal party, bu'
IA hose of various shades OF hberai
on;nioo who are now identified with
other parties. ,c.os
J , In case the election is deferred
4 tbe feeling of bitterness on the part
of Austen Chamberlain and other
i Georgian members of the unlohlS'
4 marty may be overcome, leading tnein
give whole-hearted support to ther
$party. -4 10
&ratified by the parliament December
H. Hence. if serious opposition %
Hthe ratification discloses itself IN the
4 country it is likely the new govern
4 won't of Bonar Law will keep the
&nresent parliament in power untii
ID y fter that date to assure ratification
y The whole country waited 'ne
4 speech of LLOYD George which ne IS
4 scheduled to make tomorrow at Guiio
4 NHall in Leeds. On this occasion ne
to make known his plans,
"a Predictions as to his probable course
81 ore various. Some say they believe
8tbat he may agree to support the gov
4 ornment of Bonar Law until the lr1sh
~ 8onstitution is ratified and the crisis
nassed. He may be led to pursue
~ course. it was stated, because II
+ Awas due to his efforts that con'para,
Il i've peace was brought to Ireland ana
he free state government established
"a However. many expect him to open
IS declare war on the proposed Tory
[&overnmeut of Bonar Law and to OF
#er them most stubborn resistance
l. Ind opposition that any British gov
W rumeut has experienced in a CEN
8uty,