Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-30

Continuance in power of the British
Labor government, headed by Premier
Ramsay Macdonald, Is taken by the
American press as an indication Of
political stability in that country and
Is linked with the similar survival OF
existing governments on the continent
as indicative of like trends in European
politics. The adherence OF the Labor.
ties to tested political principles and
Liberals In the recent crisis, and the
desire Of all three parties to avoid a
general election at this time, are seen
as the prime factors in MacDonald's
success. The ability Of the premier and
the constructive progress OF the party
in home and foreign affairs, especially
In regard to ornaments and Anglo
American relations, are recognized.
"At bottom, the comparatively long
life Of the Macdonald and Bruentng
cabinets is q hopeful indication Of Euro
pean stability" in the opinion Of the
Rochester Times Union, which adds,
In both Germany and England mod
crate Labor elements have contributed
immensely to the constructive solution
of current difficulties" The Jersey City
journal, referring to the Liberal party
in England and the Socialist party in
Germany, advises that 1T Is fortunate
for the world that the two important
minority groups decided to exercise
patience, rather than upset apple carts. !"
The Kalamazoo Gazette, commenting
on the question Of arms limitation
which is before the European govern
ments, states: 1.-THE preliminary work
has been carried out with the policies
of the Macdonald regime in mind, and
a shift to Tory rule within the next
few months might place a different
aspect on the whole movement. The
desirability of keeping British politics
reasonably stable at this time apparent
ly is recognized by many OF the adj
ministration's Conservative opponents
who, though naturally inclined to seea
power for themselves, have shown no
overwhelming disposition to force the
various issues that have arisen during
the last year. The Tories may also feel
that the domestic dificultieS from which
their country Is suffering are beyond
the scope Of political treatment and
that the Labofites may as well be left
TO bear the responsibility until general
conditions improve"
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Passing Of the point Of contention
over the land tax measure and the
amendment for which the Liberals were
responsible impresses upon the South
Bend Tribune the thought that the
Macdonald government Is comparative
Il convinced that "British-American
relations are likely to continue highly
amicable" under the present premier
and feels that perhaps the Labor gov
eminent will survive long enough to
complete the international armament
lin sation conference early next year."
That paper emphasizes the belief that
q new election Is not desired by any one
OF the British parties-Labor, because
It has borne the brunt OF popular
criticism for government policies and
because 1t has important projects;
Conservatives, because they are sharp.
" divided on protective tariff duties"
and the Liberals, because they fear
three.cornered election campaign In the
absence Of proportional voting"
"It Is plaiil," according to the Kansas
CITY Star, "that neither the Labor nor
the Liberal party wishes general cleo
lion At this time" for, Gin recent interim
ELECTIONS. the Conservatives have shown
increasing strength, and the presump-
ton Is that they might win q majority
Of the seats In the House OF Commons
now at general election. The Mac.
Donald government, having only par
liamentary minority, must have the
support OF Liberal members to continue
IN once" The Providence Bulletin de-
clares: 1.-THE Liberals had 1t impressed
upon them, II they did not know 1t
already, mat O general election would
mean not only the asceNdency Of the
Conservatives but, In all likelihood, the
destruction Of their party and the end
Of the heritage Of free trade"
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"The Macdonald administration" as
Appraised BY the Ann Arbor Daily News,
will sign its own death warrant II 1t
undertakes any radical measure, for the