CABINET'RECONSTRUCTION

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2469, 24 May 1915, Page 5

CABINET'RECONSTRUCTION

LORD KITCHENER CRITICISED HIGH EXPLOSIVES & SHRAPNEL, London, May, 21. ' The "Manchester Guardian." says the Liberals begjan the war well, but since there had been weakness ajad vaciliar tion, particularly in handling the liquor, question. The Government was blameworthy because it had not used the manufacturing resources to the full. The leading business men ought to have been organised long ago. Lord Kitchener must remain in the Cabinet, but tho reorganisation must result in an. increase of military energy. Other critics of Lord Kitchener urge his remaining at the AVar Office, but that he should bo relieved .of producing munitions. Thero is a consensus of opinion that Lord Fisher must remain at the Admiralty. i Members of the Stock Exchange have passed a resolution expressing entire confidence in Lord Kitchener. WHY SHRAPNEL IS PREFERRED. London, May 21. The "Manchester Guardian" and other papors complain that Lord Kitchener is refusing to advise in favour of high explosive shells, as he prefers 6hrapnel, as the result of his experience in the Boer AYar. LORD KITCHENER CHEERED. 1 - INSULT AND INDIGNITY RESENTED < London,-May 21. After giving cheers for- Lord Kit- . chener, members of the Stock"Exchanga burned a pile of copies.of the "Daily Mail." - ; ' I Many newspapers angrily dissent witty' the' attacks on-Lord Kitdhener. i The "Pall. Mall Gazette'.' 'suggests that Mr. Lloyd George. should be responsible for a national register of the male population from eighteen to fiftyfive years of age, to be ready at Lord Kitchener's disposal if compulsory service is necessary. If Lord Kitchener leaves the Cabinet he must be Com-mander-in-Chief, The country will not suffer the indignity and insult heaped upon him. If the working of the constitutional machine is made much more difficult the country will be Bear Dictatorship, and Lord Kitchener will undoubtedly be the Dictator. "DAILY MAIL'S" ATTACK. DENOUNCED BY OTHER PAPERS. (Rec. May 23, 2.40 p.m.) , London, May 22. Newspapers _ unanimously denounce the "Daily Mail's" attack on. Lord Kitchener, especially tho disparaging reference to Lord Kitchener's military, career. The "Morning Post" asserts that the charge that Cord Kitchener will starve . the Army of high explosives is unfounded. r The Corn Exchange has excludod tlio "Daily Mail" and "Evening News" r from the files in 'tho subscribers' 1 room. 1 MR. LLOYD CEORCE'S PORTFOLIO. 1 t } DEPUTATION FROM BANKERS. t } (Rec. NMay 23. 2 p.m.) London, May 22. \ 3 The "Daily Telegraph" states thaS banking magnates of the city approached Mr. Asquith and expressed regret at the announcement that Mr. Lloyd . George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, was transferring to the new AYar Offica i post. Mr. Asquith has decided that Lloyd George shall remain at thf Treasury.. . LABOUR IN THE CABINET. \ s _ London, May 21'. ' Mr. Henderson has accepted the post* - tion of President of the Local Govern- ' ment Board. s I VIEWS OF CERMAN PRESS. * London, May 21. • [ The German' Press declares that Eug« : land is in a state of suppressed rovo* lutioii and demoralisation in consequonce of Zeppelins circling over London. —("Times" and Sydney "Sun'' Services.)