BRITISH POLITICS.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1923, Page 1

BRITISH POLITICS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION. BALDWIN AND POINCARE. PARTS, aI ay 23. Mr Baldwin (British Premier) has telegraphed to M. Poincare (trench Premier) as follow-.: —‘T have the sinecrost hope for the ermtinuanee of the cordial relations, and for the maintenance of the Entente which are the common objective of our two Governments.” M. Poincare replied, “I can renew the assurance that the French Government. will collaborate heartily with you in support of the development of the friendly relationship and alliance between our countries.” MINISTERS RETAIN POSTS. LONDON, May 23. Sir Robert Horne denies that he has accepted the Exchequer Chancellorship. Lord Derby retains the War Office portfolio, and Lord Curzon remains at the Foreign Office, while General Hoare continues ns Air Minister. SIR R. S. HORNE. (Received this dav at 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 23 Sir R. S. Horne, at Glasgow, stated: “For a time, at least, I have turned my back on any prospect of office in any .Ministry.”

A SINCERE FRIEND. Paris, May 21. The “Oeuvre” welcomes Lord Gurgen's reappointment- and says the news will <t,e more welcome to the French public than to the diplomatists, as the former knows that Lord Curzon is a very sincere friend of France. TO JOIN MR BALDWIN. LONDON, May 21. The “Daily Express” states that Lord Robert'Cecil is* joining Mr Baldwin. but the office is not yet decided.