Political Changes.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3752, 8 April 1908, Page 3

Political Changes.

London, April 7. The Daily Chronicle (Liberal) says that Mr Asquith has immense ability and unaswering devotion to principle, and it remains to be seen if he has the art of managing men. "Owing largely to Sir H. Campbell-Banner-man's illness," it adds, "the Government for some little time lately seems to have lost its grip over the country. Mr Asquith will be able by the infusion of new blood into the Cabinet to invigorate the party and win back the nation's confidence." The Morning Post (Conservative) is friendly towards Mr Asquith.

The Times (Independent) forecasts Mr Lloyd-George, President of the Board of Trade, as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The Daily News (Liberal), after eulogising Mr Asquith's loyalty to his party'and his great efforts in the cause of free trade, says that he has sometimes failed to awaken that ardent enthusiasm without which reform is impossible., "He fights in the cold, dry light of intellectual reason," it is added, "and the brusqueness of his utterance has sometimes offended. He has been summoned to the Premiership at a moment of transcendent interest, when the business of politics is in the melting pot and future parties and causes are more uncertain than ever." In conclusion the Daily News says: "The enduring reputation of his statesmanship will depend upon an accurate judgment as to the things for the country's welfare and a courageous and successful determination to realise such as is reliable in political change." The Times heartily congratulates Mr Asquith on his promotion, and says he has disharged the duties of the Premiership this session with remarkable energy and conspicuous ability under unusual difficulties.

London, April 7. For the last few days Sir H. Camp-bell-Bannerman's health has been no worse, and he was able to take an interest in current events. Parliament has adjourned until the 14th. Lords Ripon and Landsdowne and Messrs Asquith, Balfour, and Redmond, paid "warm tributes to Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman's character and services. His retirement has evoked many public expressions of sympathy, including a unanimous resolution by the Central Committee of the Manchester Conservative Association of profound regret that the state of his health has necessitated his resignation, and the earnest hope that he may be spared to enjoy in retirement he respect and esteem in which he is held by all political parties. Mr Asquith has started for Biarritz.