Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-10-24
BONAR LAW AGREES
To HEAD MINISTRY
OF GREAT BRITAIN
Lloyd George Moves Out Of
No, 10 Downing Street as
New Party Takes Control
of Government

LONDON, Oct. 2S.-By the Asso'
ciated Press -Andrew Bonar Law.
on leaving the Unionist meeting to-
day, at which he was unanimously
elected leader Of the party, told
newspaper men. he would accept the
task of forming ministry.
The meeting, an enthusiastic
gathering, was held at the Hotel Ce-
Gil, attended by 4S9 members of the
party, including 1872 peers.
Mr.. Bonar Law was proposed for
the leadership by Lord Curzon, secre.
tary for foreign affairs in the Lloyd
George cabinet. The nomination
was seconded by Stanley Baldwin,
president of the board of trade.
Mr.. Bonar Law expressed the
hope that those coalition Unionists
who had voted against the resolution
; passed by the Carlton club meeting
last week for a return OF party in
dependence would join their Union.
lGI UIOluSIS anu 81 70 Tic Guilty
Is united party.
Opposes Large Schemes Now
He declared that this was not the
t me for introducing large schemes
which might be beneficial to the
empire, however dear to his heart.
He added that he should rather hope
Of
of fierce controversy. His refer
cnce was understood to be to tariff
reform.
Mr.. Bonar Law declared the Irish
constitution must be carried out.
Referring to Mr.. Lloyd George he
"a d he was sure they would have
pretty stiff tussle," but he hoped
hey would still be good friends aft
ward.
The meeting voted thanks to Aus
n Chamberlain, the retiring leader,
II his services.
Arranges for Audience
Mr.. Bonar Law lost no time, but
ranged for an audience with KING
George to take place this afternoon.
Mr.. Bonar Laws election enables
aim to accept the task of forming a
cabinet, thereby giving England her
hrst conservative prime minister
since 1905.
1t is understood. Mr.. Bonar Laws
oOr11n1ptp
The premier-designate did not de-
fine his policy before the meeting, &C
cording to reports obtained from the
gathering, but intimated that he
would do so in his speech at Glas-
gov Saturday.
Others present at the meeting in
Guided Viscount Cave, Lord Derby,
lLord Carson, Viscount Peel, the
Duke of Devonshire, Earl Grey, Sir
Samuel Hoane. Admiral Sueter and
William Omsby-Gore.
The presence Of Lord Curzon Gre
ated considerable comment, adding
strength to the recent rumors that
the former Ulster unionist leader In
tended to re-enter politics. This
would necessitate his resignation as
lord Of appeal, because holders of
judiciary lordships cannot partici-
pate in politics.
Long before the hour for the meet
ing huge crowds gathered along the
strand to watch the arrival of the
notables. The crowds were, as a
rule, undemonstrative, but cheers
were given as Mr.. Bonar Law drove
into the hotel entrance.
Called From SeclusiOn
The rise to power of Mr.. Bonar
Law, the retiring Scotchman, with
tendencies bordering on those of a
recluse, brings to the forefront a
man who remained in the back
ground contentedly until the hour
came and his great brain was called
to the service Of his country. The
force of circumstance involved in
the collapse of the coalition govern
n1ent has finally driven him from
his beloved pipe and arm chair to
assume the highest office in the pow
err of the people of the British com
monwealth to award.