COMMONWEALTH (British Commonwealth of Nations)
The beating of tom-toms and the wild war cries of the Liberals continued throughout the past week. In ex-Premier Asquith's house, a Liberal war council was held. The Liberal chiefs decided not to support the Anglo-Russian Treaty (TIME, Aug. 18), when it comes before the House of Commons for approval. As this is a major Government issue, the MacDonald Cabinet is expected to resign. A general election will follow.
All this ex-Premier George had envisaged in his speech at Penmaenmawr (TIME, Sept. 22). There was, however, considerable discussion...
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