BRITISH POLITICS

Hokitika Guardian, 8 June 1929, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS

IMPERIA L CONER ENCE. TO BE HELD NEXT YEAR'. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, June 7. One of the first matters for .Mr Ramsay MacDonald to tackle concerning toe Dominions’ Office is that of the Imperial Conference. It is understood that the Labour Party arc particularly anxious to have discussions with tho Dominions’ Premiers, as the policy of tho Dominions Department naturally will undergo certain changes, though not necessarily of a drastic nature. The next Imperial Conference will definitely be called for 1930, at the earliest moment that can he arranged to fit in with Labour’s programme. ATTORNEY-GENERA LSH IP. NOTED LIBERAL GOING LABOUR. LONDON, June 7. Mr Win. A. Jowitt, K.C., Liberal M.l\, conferred to-night with the Liberal Party leaders at Preston, but he has declined to offer any explanation to the press. Mr Jowitt is one of the ablest men at the Bar, and he is described as a great accession to Mr Ramsay MacDonald’s Government. Mr Jowitt was elected with the Rt. Hon. tom Shaw for Preston, a two-member constituency. The Liberal newspapers admit that Mr Jowitt did not fight against Labour but co-operated, with them in the election. He and Mr Shaw were elected in a four-cornered fight against two Conservatives by a combined Liberal and Labour vote. LIBERAL LEADERS MEET. LONDON, June 6. The Liberal leaders assembled at Lord Reading’s house, and they discussed the policy to he recommended to the Liberal Parliamentary Party, a meeting of which has been summoned for June 13th, to hear a statement from Mr Lloyd George. It is believed that the Liberal leaders have decided to table an amendment to the King s speech, demanding an inquiry into electoral reform. A “SHADOW” CABINET. "LONDON, June 7. Mr Baldwin intends to revive the Conservative “ shadow ” Cabinet, from which there were such good results m 1924. Ex-Ministers will meet periodically at the Party’s headquarters at St. Stephen’s Chamber, where Mr Baldwin will have an office. A PREDICTION. LONDON, June 7. The “Daily Telegraph” predicts that tho resignation honours will include a peerage for Sir Wtn. Joynson Hicks, formerly Home Minister. SEALS OF OFFICE. CABINET HANDS OVER. (Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) LONDON, May 7. Cabinet handed over the seals of office to his Majesty at Windsor at 4 o’clock and took formal leave. LIBERAL JOINS LABOUR. LONDON, June 7. W. A: Jowitt, K.C., has definitely joined the Labour Party. It is officially stated the Secretary, of Dominion Affairs will bo the oxCommonor Sidney Webb, o eW Zealand. MR JOWHTSECTION. < LONDON, June 7. Mr W. A. Jowitt, K.C., in a letter to Mr MacDonald on June sth. said : “Everyone must regard your task am i passive sympathy. Those like myself hitherto Radicals, must consider whether we ought not to support your party as the only effective instrument to carry through the desired reforms. 1 willingly enrol under your hannei. Mr MacDonald replied, pointing out that it has become a question of choosing which of the two parties one must serve, and he cordially welcomes Jowitt.