BRITISH POLITICS

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19896, 27 May 1936, Page 9

BRITISH POLITICS

! CHANGES IN CABINET. i . i MR THOMAS cLsAnma up. i i ~ \\’ILL NOT RESIGN SEAT. 4. ...—— United Press Assn—mac. Tel. Copyrlgnt LONDON. .\ia)’ 25. Cabinet changes were widely dis—cussed at the week—end. \Nhat the News Chronicle describes as an ant:Baldwin “ shadow Cabinet" met I'os- - at Earl \Vinterton‘s home, Shil—lingiee Park. Chiddinsfomv SurreyThose present were Sir Austen Chamberlain, Sir llobcrt Home, Sir H. Page Croft and Sir Edward Grigg. The News Chronicle surmises that Cabinet reconstruction was discussed but Earl \V‘interton insists that it was a private party. He says he is astmihed at the stories concerning the party. It was arranged weeks ago. The Daily Mail states that Mr J. H. Thomas has no intention of resigning the Derby seat. Mr Thomas spent seven hours at the Colonial Office to—day clearing up 'State papers and signing documents. Four vanloads of furniture were removed from his hat in .\lorpeth .\la'i—sions into storage. 311‘ Thomas‘ enrly departure was unexpected. ’ Wearing a Little Thin. l The Times says that though the structure of the National Government ‘is sound enough the facade is begin:ning to wear a little thin. it alludes to the criticism that Mr Baldwiu has llost his grip on affairs, but says the real significance of the Conservathe party‘s private dinner is that Mr Baldwin should have convinced so many members of the House of Commons ‘that whatever else is amiss the Min—istry and its leaders have neither lost heart nor interest. . It is believed that Mr Baldwin had set himself the task of standing by the new‘Sovereign during the early months of his reign, also that of making some definite contribution toward the appeasement of Europe. It would he a profound misfortune, says the Times, to change British leadership just when the latter decision seems to he in sight. A widespread rumour that Mr Ramsay MacDonald's resignation is imminent is authoritatively denied. “There is not a word of truth in it." This denial from Mr .\lacDonaid ended a day of rumours that he intended to resign. ‘ MR. J. H. Tudmas. RECEIVED BY THE KING. . (Received May 27, it a.m.) LONDON, May 26. . King Edward gave audience to Mr J. H. Thomas for forty minutes, and the 1 latter handed over his seal or omce.