British Politics.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1922, Page 3

British Politics.

Australian and n.z. cable association. LLOYD GEORGE UNWELL. (Received This Day at 8 30 a.in.) LONDON, March 6. Hon. Lloyd George is suffering from bronchial catarrh and did not attend to-day’s! Cabinet meeting. He will take a holiday at Cr’citth probably for a fortnight. RESIGNATION POSTPONED. LONDON. March 6 It is understood that Hon Lloyd George has accepted Unionist leaders assurances and has agreed to postpone his resignation.

HOME POLITICAL SITUATION , LONDON, March 5

A Ministerial Conference, which origiitaly had been arranged to take place at Chequers Court, (Mr Lloyd George’s residence), was cancelled. Mr Lloyd George suddenly returned to Downing Street last night. Various political circles stress the Government anxiety respecting the immediate future, with five by-elections pending,' recalling the disasters of the last three> by-eiectibnS. The “Daily Chronicle’’ (Coalition Organ), says the gravity of the situation is emphasised by the Premier’s sudden return, aiid it states that there arfe increasing indications of strain between the Coalition Liberals and the Conservatives. A new quarrel is developing round Sir G. Hewart’s suoccssoi ft* Attorney-General. Meanwhile, whatever happens, Mr Lloyd tieorge is determined to take a few weeks’ rest. lie is feeling the strain of incessant burdens and anxieties.