The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-15
TORY SPLIT
WEAKENS
FdEMIER
Derby Comes Out in oppo-
sition TO Protective Tariff.
Other Attacks.
By DAVID M. CHURCH.


LONDON, Nov. 15.-Former
Premier Fl. III. Asquith, in a speech
today charged that the Baldwin
government has brought Great
Britain to the lowest ebb in the
councils of Europe"
"The calling of general elec-
ton is unfair" added the ex-
premier. Restoration Of Europe
is the only remedy for unemploy-
ment."
Campaign Opens.
The British political campaign
really opened today in the House OF
Commons on the motion censuring
the government, introduced Tuesday
BY Ramsay Macdonald. Laborite
and leader OF the opposition on the
floor Of the lower chamber.
u The motion has deep political Sig
nificance, for it gave the leaders of
all parties an opportunity to air
their views upon the Baldwin cabi
nets policies. Most of the party
leaders in common signified their
Intention Of speaking.
Discussions are reported in the
ranks of the Tories. It had been
reported that Lord Birkenhead, for.
mer Lord Chancellor, and Austen
Chamberlain, would join the recon
structed cabinet, but today it was
said they had reversed their stand
and would refuse to do so owing
to the opposition of the ',die hards. =
q Lord Derby, secretary of state
for war, and a number of, Lanca-
shire conservatives have come out
against Premier Baldwin's policy
for a protective tariff.
1t is understood that Lord Birken-
head and Chamberlain have pronl-
ssed Premier Baldwin they will not
actively oppose his protection policy
even If they do remain outside the
cabinet.
Tory political headquarters deny
premier's election platform.
1t was reported that Laborites.
in order to gain recruits from the
opposing political forces, have de-
scided to drop from their platform
the plank demanding levy on
capital.
When asked II It were true the
labor party had decided to drop
their demand for capital levy,
Ramsay Macdonald, laborite mem
her of the House of Commons re-
Piled:
1--WE stand today where we stood
at the last general election upon
the question Of a capital levy"
War Chest Depleted.
II is evident the Labor Party has
been caught at a disadvantage be-
cause they lack funds to carry on
an aggressive fight. The sudden
decision of the government to hold
q general election within less than
a~month found the Laborite war
chest" depleted.
The Liberal Party now reunited
after years of factional figating) is
the most confident of all. They
are making their campaign cry:
This is a bread and butter cleo
ton
Liberal leaders are advising vot-
ers that the outcome of the ballot
ing December will determine the
cost Of living. The Tories sent out
q whip to round up all members
and to have them in their seats in
Commons to combat the motion
censuring the government. It was
considered unlikely that 1t would
pass.
LONDON. Nov. 15-Due to the
election situation, Great Britain
cannot take any new steps regard
ing foreign policy. the foreign Of
flee announced today.
Great Britain Is thus unable to
act upon proposed new penalties or
the reported decision Of the Ger
man government to stop all repaHa-
fIons payments.
1t Is reported Germany is pre-
pairing to announce reputation of
tire Versailles treaty.