CABINET CRISIS

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1932, Page 6

CABINET CRISIS

SIR P. SNOWDEN’S THREAT. (United Press Association- By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.' (Received this day at 11.35 a.m.) LONDON, January 21. The “Sun. Herald” service says that a Cabinet crisis, involving Sir Philip 'Snowden’s resignation, is threatening in connection with the ten per cent, tariff.

It is understood that Cabinet failed to agree, after an all-day meeting. Sir P. Snowden signed the subcommittees* report agreeing to tho ten per cent, tariff but it is rumoured that he considered it a minute, and not a definate recommendation. LONDON, January 21. The “Telegraph” says there is a definite possibility of a Cabinet crisis on the tariff question To-day’s seven hour meeting lias not yielded a decision. It is-understood Sir P. Snowden and Mr Mac Lean strongly dissented to the balance of Trade Committee’s recommendation. Tho adoption of a tariff is regarded as a certainty now. The question is whether Snowden and AlacLean will resign. Though the exact nature off Hie proposed tariff is not revealed, it is understood the Committee recommends . a Hat rale lariff oil manufacture* and semi-manufactures with a graduation in some cases. The rate may he 10 to 15 per cent., wldcli in view of the depreciation of sterling will, give a much higher protection than ordinarily. The prolongation ol Cabinet meeting in view of Ihe, critical nature of the delihcral ions is no l ' surprising. Conservatives al Ihe cud ol the afleriiooii meeting (significantly assembled separately at Mr Baldwin’s house. |,M\D(t\’. January 21. The "Daily Telegraph's" poliliral cor respondent says: A definitely establish'd emergency tarilf will lie inl'i'o,l'ioed in February. Us scope is oilknown, Inif il is umlerslnoil that no food duties will lie imposed.