RESIGNATION OF THE PRIME MINISTER.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9059, 7 April 1908, Page 5

RESIGNATION OF THE PRIME MINISTER.

"MORE REGRET THAN SURPRISE." MR ASQUITH SUMMONED BY THE KING. Received April 6, 10.33 p.m. LONDON, April 6. A Court Circular announces that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, on the urgent recommendation of his medical advisers, has resigned. His Majesty King Edward has received the communication with much regret, and has accepted the resignation. Reuter's Biarritz correspondent reports that the acceptance of Sir Henry'* resignation is accompanied with expressions of esteem and best wishes for his recovery. King Edward has summoned Mr Asquith to assume the Premiership. The resignation has caused more regret than surprise in London Clubs. Appreciatory and sympathetic comments appear in all the newspapers. The "Daily Mail" emphasises Mr Asquith's moderation, and expects a further purging of the Liberal programme. Received April 6, 10.43 a.p.m. LONDON, April 6. The "Chronicle" states that Mr Asquith has immense ability, and is unswerving in his devotion to principle. It remains to be seen if he has the art of managing men. The "Chronicle" adds: — "Owing largely to Sir Henry CampbellBannerman's illness, the Government for some little time lately seems to have lost grip over the country. Mr Asquith will be able, by the infusion of new blood in the Cabinet, to invigorate the party and win back the nation's confidence." "The Times" forecasts the Hon. D. Lloyd-George (President of the Board of Trade), as Chancellor of the Exchequer.