The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-21
IPOOR HEALTH FORCES|
ANDREW B0NAR LAW
TO REL|NQU|SH POST
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Bonar Law Immediately placed his
resignation in the hands of his mail
esty who was graciously pleased to
accept IT."
A court circular dated, Royal
Pavilion. Aldershot," where the
King reviewed the troops this week
end, announces that his majesty re-
ceived a letter from Bonar Law ten
dering his resignation on urgent rec
ommendation of his medical advisers
VIII Return To London.
The King has received the Ri.
Hon. Bonar Laws communica
tion with the deepest regret and has
graciously accepted his resignation"
the court circular stated.
1t is understood that King George
will return to London. Monday, and
summon Lord Curzon. the foreign
minister, to form ministry.
The fight for the premiership mar
rows down to Lord Curzon and STAN
ley Baldwin. the chancellor of til"
eXchequer.
The ultra die hards in the con-
sentative party. who represent the
aristocracy of the country. are be-
hind Lord Curzon, while the more
moderate leaders of the party are
backing Baldwin.
Lord Curzon's life ambition IL to
occupy the chair at 10 Downing
street le1t vacant Dy BOnar Law. IN
case he becomes the prime minister.
many believe that his regime will
be short lived because, as matters
now stand in Britain, it is generally
considered impossible for Il member
of the house of lords to retain the
premiership for any length of time.
Curzon In Ill Health.
Furthermore, there is some reluc-
tance in making Lord CurZon, who has
long been in i'll health the successor
of the statesman whose precarion>
physical condition forced him to re
linquish the high position.
Less than year ago Curzon made
a trip to France, where he visited
Emile Coue, the exponent of auto
suggestion. for few weeks. Curzon'e
illness forces him to wear braces
under his clothing.
There is considerable doubt also
that Curzon, because of his
aristocratic backing, could survive 4
general election. which, observers be-
lieve, would have to be called within
a few months.
coming premier are harmed by the
fact that he is comparatively un
known throughout the country. H..
was only named chancellor Of tn"
exchequer after the position had bee.
refused by Sir Robert Horne. who
TeHldl Heu IdItul VI 10 tHS CodliSioii
after the downfall of David Lloyd
George.
baldwin Settles Debt.
Baldwins success in settling the
British debt to the United States.
however, is considered one of the
factors in his favor.
The death of material for the prem
iership in the conservative party
lead to the belief by many OBJ
government, perhaps headed by Lloyd
George again, or straight liberal
regime. in event the Asquithian and
| is not far in the offing.
Also, there is probability that the
| labor party, which now constitutes
| the official opposition of the govern
ment in the House of Commons, may
figure in the premiership. Labor
chance would come IL a general cleo
| ton were forced after either Baldwin
or Lord Curzon took the reigns OF
government.
Bonar Law took the premiership
| nearly nine months ago when the
conservatives in the House of Com
mons bolted from the coalition
government of Lloyd George.
The retiring premier was born in
New Brunswick, Canada, in 1858 and
before entering British politics was
active in business, holding extern
sive interests in mines and manu-
featuring concerns.
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