BONAR LAW RESIGNS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 149, 19 March 1921, Page 7

BONAR LAW RESIGNS

AS LEADER OF HOUSE OF COMMONS

MEDICAL ADVISERS ORDER COMPLETE REST

By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright.

London, March 17.

Mr. Lloyd George, in the House of Commons, announced the resignation of Air. Bonar Law as Leader of the House, on the ground of continued ill-health. The Premier made tho announcement with emotion. , Mr. Bonar Law, in writing to him, had regretted that the strain of the last few years had compelled him to relinquish political work. His medical advisers had warned him that his physical condition was such that unless lie took a rest a complete breakdown was inevitable. Therefore, he had no choice but. to abandon political life. Mr. Asquith said those who had been his political antagonists would agree that though Mr. Bonar Law gave a hard blow he never left any rancour behind. They entertained for him an affectionate memory, and hoped for his restoration to health and re-entry into the fighting ranks.

Mr. Clynes paid a tribute to Mr. Bonar Law on behalf of the Labour Party.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RETIREMENT~ONLY TEMPORARY QUESTION OF A SUCCESSOR. (Rec. March 18, 5.5 p.m.) London, March 17. Mr. Bonar Law is suffering from blood pressure, and must rest for at least three months. The question of a successor in the leadership of the House of Commons is most difficult of solution. Mr. Chamberlain is not in robust health, and if he accepts he will resign the Chancellorship of the Exchequer, Sir Robert Horne or Sir Worthington Evans becoming Chancellor. Mr. Lloyd George, addressing the Coalition Liberals at the 1920 Club, said Mr. Bonar Law’s retirement was only temporary. The doctors said that rest would restore him to health and his political labours.—Aus.-JLZ. Cable Assn. UNIONIST PARTY TO ELECT NEW LEADER. London, March 17. Mr. Bonar Law will go to the Continent next week for a complete rest. The Unionist Party will meet on Monday to elect a leader.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.