Evening star., 1922-10-25

LONDON, October c5.-The cabinet
o: Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law
was sworn in at buckingham Palace
this morning AS result Of the
taking of the oath of Office the MEM
t,ers Of the cabinet began to func-
zion as the new government i'm
.nediately.
Ministers of the resigned LLOYD
George government this morning at
iended a private council in Bucking-
ham Palace to surrender their seals
and portfolios. Winston Spencer
Churchill, former secretary for the
colonies, owing to his Illness. sent
his seals. The retiring ministers en-
tered the palace with musical
honors" supplied by the guards
hand. which was participating in the
customary change of guard at the
place. They were received by King
George separately.
AS the retiring ministers were sur
rendering their seals the new min
listers began to arrive to be sworn in
BY the privy council. The Prince OF
wales attended the council meeting.
No Enthusiasm In Press.
Nowhere in the London press this
morning is any special enthusiasm
shown for Mr.. Bouar Laws choices,
although the unionist papers, as
might be expected. are calmly appre-
ciative.
The fact that eight of the new min
isters held office under the Lloyd
George administration deprlVes the
editorial writers of an opportunity
of spcculating upon their possible
editorials suggests that the COM
mentators are awaiting disclosure by
the premier of his full program, which
he is expected to outline at Glasgow
tomorrow.
Other Appointments Likely.
It is assumed that all of yesterdays
cabinet. except perhaps Attorney Gen.
eral Douglas MEG. Hogg and the lord
advocate, w. A. Watson, and there
may be further cabinet appointments.
The unionist political writer's believe
r,any of the undersecretaryships and
minor posts will not be filled until
after the election.
Reginald McKenna's speech attracts
much attention in the newspapers to-
day His detection Is obviously a Sc
we're blow to the liberals and is cor
responding,y hailed with enthusiasm
by the unionists, who believe it will
ensure them the support of the whole
commercial community. 1t is regarded
further is an Indication that the party
boundaries are changing.
The purpose of William T. Co.'S
graves visit to London and confer
tnce with Mr.. Ronar Law yesterday
is still unreveaied. 1t is reported that
Mr. Cosgrave initiated the interview.
desiring to know. as head of the Irish
Free Sta-e government, the arrange
1nents for dealing with the Irish
constitution bill in the new parlia-
lment as well as to discuss the Ques-
tinn of the boundary between north
.rr and southern Ireland.
Reception by Public.
The Times thinks the country's re-
..eption of the appointments should
ne favorable and should insure the
good will of all who wish to see an
efficient. businesslike government
The Daily Express says THE min
istry will win the confidence of the
country"
The Daily Mail declares there are
eis,ns of revolt in Scotland, particu-
administration, which are especially
.,minous, and predicts there may be
sr-ange turns of the political wheel
before polling day.
The liberal newspapers are natural
y critical. The Lloyd Georgian Daily
,Nhronicle uses the caption. '.Liiiiput
un the front bench" and finds il
ease not for argument but laughter"
The men Bonar Law Is assembling
under his banner Gays the West
minister Gazette, 'are fragments of
rhe coalition which the country con-
iemns Upon them rests the charge
of extrayagances and other blunders
which applies to the whole coalition"
The Asquithian Daily News de-
clares the ministry contains but few
able men.
Manifesto Flays Coalition.
. Election manifesto Of the indepen-
cent liberal party was issued yester.
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