Evening star., 1923-05-23
CURZoN TO STAY IN.

By the Associated Press
LONDON, May 23.-Lord Curzon
will continue to,act as secre-
tary for foreign affairs in the cabi-
net of Prime Minister Baldwin, ac-
cording to unofficial predictions in
government circles today
One of Lord Curzon's first acts in
his new ministry will be to deal with
ultimatum which it is expected
Leonid krassin. soviet representative
here will hand in today or tomorrow
Diplomatic circles continue their
attitude of extreme reserve regarding
the ultimate outcome of the present
controversy between Great Britain
and soviet Russia, declaring the
decision rests with Moscow. In other
quarters the predictions are about
equally divided between break and
continuance of relations.
British trade circles declare Rus
STA is anxious to avoid dissolution of
the trade agreement which means
much moro to her than to England,
and that she will yield finally to
Curzon's demands.
Added to the unoficfal predictions
Of the continued incumbency of the
foreign secretary was a statement by
stood Lord Curzon would continue in
his present post in the new cabinet.
Baldwin Hailed by Press.
No incoming prime minister could
wish for better reception from the
press than that accorded Stanley Bald.
win. The morning newspapers say the
appointment is in accordance with pop
ular wishes. and is the best solution
under the circumstances. Reports
from conservative quarters throughout
the country confirm this opinion
Some of the opposition critics regard
the appointment as a triumph for the
die,hard section Of the conservative
party. The Daily Chronicle. stanch
supporter Of Lloyd George, says:
1T testifies to an orientation Of the
conservative. which is full of menace
for the nations future"
Lord Curzon. the newspaper con-
tinues. was passed by because the
die-hards have declared a vendetta
against him. The Chronicle sneers
at Mr. Baldwin's budget and regard
ing his part in the Anglo-American
debt negotiations It SAYS: 1T is pos
sible tt at no negotiator could have
got better terms. but IT is certain
that none would have got worse"
Lloyd George Opposes.
This remark Is apparently inspired
by Mr. Lloyd Georges speech before
his constituents at Llanfairfechan
last night, in which the former prime
minister. Notwithstanding his prom
ise to refrain from-captious criticism,
made 1T clear that the, new ministry
would receive less forbearance from
the Lloyd George following than did
Bonar Laws The speech is gener-
ally Interpreted as foreshadowing a
consistent GeorGite opposition.
One outcome of the change of min
iQt ht
IS the Fastening of a reunion of the
two wings of the liberal party. How
ever, unification of the divided con-
servatives is even more talked of.
Horne May Get Post.
Mr.. Baldwin Is credited with being
most desirous of having the dis.
gruntled conservative members of the
coalition government return TO the
fold. and it is said he would well.
Austen chamberlain and Sir LaminE
Worthington-E Evans as future collab-
orators. Sir Robert. a close per-
sonal friend of the new premier, de-
become chancellor of the exchequer,
but nobody doubts that he Is in the
running for the post.
If Sir Roberts appointment does
not materialize. 1t is suggested that
Mr.. Chamberlain may be induced to
become chancellor. Mr.. Chamberlain,
who has been on a vacation in south
ern France and who was expected to
stay there several days longer has
suddenly departed and is reported to
be returning here today.
The one lost sheep whom the tories
seem more than willing to leave in
the Wilderness Is Lord Birkenhead
His btt.er tongue has made enemies
there Is little likelihood that Mr.
Baldwin will offer him any post.
The Earl OF Derby announced at a
luncheon at the Olympia today that
he had received an OFFER from Prime
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that he had agreed to do %.
Much interest has been aroused
among the public from the fact that
Lord Robert Cecil had q long inter-
view with the prime minister this
morning. what the purport of the