MAURICE'S LETTER.

Taihape Daily Times, 13 May 1918, Page 4

MAURICE'S LETTER.

LLOYD GEORGE'S VICTORY. I . .__—. .A" | ASQUITH OUT-GENERALLED. LONDON, May|io. I Papers sing a chorus of praise of Mr Lloyd George for converting an attack based on General Maurice's leW ter into what one Ministerial organ describes as the most futile of fiascos. They declare Mr. Asquith was outgeneralled and outfought. | THE RIGHT NOTE. ! LONDON, May 11. ' The 'Times," in a leader, says:— | The' conviction is gradually strengtEj ening in the public mind that the issues at stake in the Maurice affair go far beyond personalities. Mr. Lloyd George's disclosures have enabled us to trace a campaign of obstruction thwarting every stage towards perfect Allied unity. The nation is aroused, and determined to end this intolerable mischief. MAURICE PLACED ON RETIREB LIST. LONDON, May 10. The Press Bureau states: — The Army Council eral Maurice's explanations, SrlS decided that he be placed forthwith on retired pay. PRESS OPINIONS. LONDON, May 11. Ninety-eight Liberals and sevenLabourites supported Mr. Asquith.. They included the Hon. R. McKenna, Mr. W. Eunciman, Hon. Samuel Hon. John Burns, Sir A. Spicer, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, and Mr. Phillip Snowden. Many Liberals supported Mr. Lloyd George. The "Daily News" says that yesterday's drama does not affect General Maurice's charges. Mr. Lloyd Georges has burked inquiry but the public will not waste time over his facts, as they are the facts of his choosing. The "Express" and the "Daily Telegraph" entirely approve of Mr. Lloyd George's answer, and consider thevindication of the Government is complete. The "Morning Post" says the.result, of the debate shows how lightly Parliament regards its responsibilities, ... The majority of the evening y±ews- . papers agree that Mr. Lloyd address annihilated General Maurice^ The "Evening Post" says, the PreiJL ier gave a masterly exhibition of . adroitness. He skated over thin ice,, avoided really fundamental questions, and did not answer the charge that the* British armies on the West front had . been unduly weakened just before the-, offensive.

BRITAIN'S PARTY CURSE. 9 LONDON, May 11. Lord Curzon, addressing the Primrose League, said Mr. Lloyd Georgewas regarded as the symbol of the inexhaustible spirit and resolve of th»British Empire. Had lie fallen, flags would have waved in Berlin. The-: country was - sick of unpatriotic attacks on the Government under cover of eminent soldiers and sailors. The moment the country allowed the military administration to assume the upper hand it would be on the paTh to disaster. Referring to the military situation,. Lord Curzon declared that it wasgrave. Our brave soldiers might haveto give ground, but unity of command was increasing. The only thing we could not afford to lose was the war. The oily thing worth was; the war. ™