Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-17
British Tariff Possibilities
Figure in Cabinet Appraisals

Americans express admiration Tor
the caliber of the new British cabinet,
and interest centers on the prospects
OF tariff legislation. 1t Is generally felt
that in this matter they viii make
haste slowly" and that both internal
and external conditions will make for
moderate policies.
THE cabinet is truly national In its
personnel and constituted Of very able
men," in the judgment of the Lexington
Leader, which feels that the members
tive character, their ability and expe-
rience, and their known disposition to
work with others in what is considered
very strong team" The Rochester
Times Union pays the tribute that the
premier has shown great skill IN con-
structing government which balances
numerous elements, and which has a
national, rather than party complex
ion," and that its whole composition
shows broad recognition of the COM
plexities Of the task ahead"
"A desire on all sides to establish a
truly national government" Is recog-
nized by the Worcester Telegram, with
the comment on policies: I'm this coun-
try we believe in the principle Of the
protective tariff and in the principle Of
preparedness. But when other nations
show special enthusiasm for these same
principles, we are inclined to believe
that 1t Is possible to oyerdo such
things" The Savannah Morning
News declares: Macdonald formed a
coalition government which most
students of British affairs believe to be
the most wonderful group OF leaders
known for a century in one cabinet.
How long that body will work together
inc fa hn PIIf election
itself was a protest against partisan
ship and plea for united and unselfish
political service in crisis"
Absence of some Outstanding Con-
servativeS" from the personnel is OBJ
served by the Chattanooga Times, which
adds: Whether they were passed over
because of their extreme views and I'M
compromising dispositions, or whether
they felt they would not be at ease in
a mixed cabinet the public is left to
SurmiSe." The Toronto Daily Star finds
mo evidence that the preponderance of
Conservatives in Parliament has in
fiuenced the bestowal of the important
portfolios" AS to other influences, the
Houston Chronicle thinks 1t possible
that some amicable arrangement can
be made by which the badly scattered
remnants of the opposition can be
welded into a cohesive parliamentary
unit"
1.-THE Kings speech, read to the as
sembled Lords and Commons" accord
ing to the Philadelphia Evening Bulle-
tin, lis no more definite as to the
actual measures which the national
government proposes to sponsor than
the previous declarations of Mr.. Mac
Donald. The government, having re-
ceived from the electorate 'unfettered
discretion as to measures designed to
affect economies, balance the budget,
restore favorable balance of trade and
re-establish confidence in British f.
nancial stability, is studying proposals
to that end which will later be sub
mitted in the form of bills"
There is a question:" in the opinion
of the Chicago Daily News, "as to what
ultimately may become of non-Con-
sentative members of the cabinet who
are unwilling to enforce Tory programs
for protection and a strong hand in
India, but for the present the leaders
seem content with moderate policies.
1t may be year or more before Eng
land Is the high protectionist country
the Tories think 1t should be-"
"The tariff was a good talking point
for many Of the candidates" recalls the
New York Herald Tribune, "but the
actual task of tarin making In o ccun-
try where so large proportion of the