The New York herald., 1922-10-20
where Chamberlain Failed.

But Mr.. Chamberlain's bulwarks were
/ thrown into utter dsarray by the rapid
development of events. lie is no man
for political footwork. and his appeal
was lamentably lame. He failed even
to make II clear that II the Unionists
supporting the Coalition under loose
agreement should win majority in the
next House of Commons there would be
Unionist Prime Minister Hence the
entire sense or the meeting swung
against him.
II is reported that Mr.. Law had not
made up HE mind what he would do un-
til the meeting actually was in session.
Then, as ne saw the trend OF events and
sensed the anger OF large section OF
the meeting over Mr.. Chamberlains in
eptitude, he came out flatly for unity
OF party rather than unity of the Coali-
ton. 1t was Mr. Laws deep rooted con-
viction that the Conservative party
would be a far better buttress against
Socialism than the Coalition could be.
He spoke with no eloquence--he is never
eloquent-but the emergence of this
man. who was stricken grievously many
months ago from Mr.. Lloyd Georges side
by an Illness that was said 20 attack the
very powers OF his mind, even without
eloquence proved Just the dramatic
thing necessary TO swing the wavering
conference. and Capt. Pretyman's reso-
luton against the Coalition was carried
1S7 to Sc. It was the unity of the Con-
scrvative party that Mr.. Law pleaded
for.
It is that unity which he is now
.t,. ~ fn Of nt,4
already a split Is appearing among the
leaders more widely than ever. Mr..
Laws own leadership may be seriously
challenged when the party convenes
formally TO elect him Prime Minister.
The keynote OF this movement was
sounded in a manifesto issued tonight.
presumably from Lord Balfours pen.
by the Unionist Ministers who are
sticking to Mr.. Lloyd George.
Lloyd George Speaks Tomorrow.
Mr.. Lloyd George himself spoke at
meeting of the Liberal ex-Ministers
in Downing Street tonight; and his
Leeds speech Saturday may formally
open his campaign. The Carnarvaron
Liberal Association promptly avowed
its loyalty tonight to Mr.. Lloyd George
as their parliamentary representatives
Olapntu n EItdL AtNt'ti"AA aAf'h ~
Wales. which is sure sign he will re-
turn TO the new Parliament. u Is not
expected ho will bring In politics when
he speaks at the city's welcome TO the
Prince of Wales at Guildhall to-mor-
row noon but he is expected TO launch
thunderbolts IN the course OF his prog
ress 10 Leeds tomorrow afternoon
through the industrial midands.
At the hour OF writing nobody seems
70 know what has become OF the plans
for a general election. Though the for
NAL procedure would be for Bonar Law
10 form n Ministry and try to get on
with Il when the House reconvencs No
vember IS, many observers say he Will
not seek TO face that House where the
coalition still Is powerful. but after a
merely formal presentation - perhaps
after an effort TO pass the Irish constitu-
tion--he will advise the King TO dissolve
Parliament.
The immediate international implica-
tions OF the new Government are two
fold--toward France and toward Amer
lea. THE NEW YoRK HERALD correspond
cnt has reason 10 believe there Will bo
no change in policy toward America. but
n seeking close friendship and the pay
ing OF debts Stanley Baldwin. who
led the opposition TO Mr. Chamberlain. Is
likely TO be the new Chancellor OF the
Exchequer. and he Is thoroughly COM
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