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Since 1921, when he resigned the offices of Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the House of Commons, Leader of the Unionist Party, Mr. Law has not enjoyed good health. Last October his condition improved to such an extent that he again stepped into the political arena, but was forced to quit his post last month owing to throat trouble...
...election becomes especially significant when we consider that it is the custom in Scottish universities for the student body itself to elect its Lord Rector. Lord Birkenhead, campaigning on the Unionist ticket, received 1,165 votes while Mr. H. G. Wells, as the Labor candidate, received only 353 votes. The result is indicative: whatever other changes England faces at the moment--its University men stand predominantly Conservative...
...Parliament, which opened yesterday, promises to be the most eventful in years. David Lloyd George will face his critics in an unusual situation--a Prime Minister without a party. The coalition, which has withstood so many hard assaults, seem finally to be showing signs of weakening. Nominally representing a Unionist government, the Premier has alienated many of his conservative supporters by his advocacy of liberal measures, while the Liberal Party, with whom his sympathies naturally lie, refuse to accept the prodigal as their leader because of his treatment of Asquith...
...this year is to see the tide turn. Yet the unpatriotic action of a large part of our workers at the present time threatens this all-important artery of our war machine. Whether walkouts have been inspired by enemy propaganda or are the result of petty unionist leaders' activity, they offer a serious indictment against labor...
...pledged itself to independence under the protectorate of the United States, identical to the present status of Cuba; and, thirdly, it declared itself for home rule somewhat similar to that which Canada enjoys. It is clear that this platform is an expression of the most conflicting interests. However, the Unionist Party carried the people with it and controlled absolutely the branch of the Government responsible to the voters up to November, 1916. The consent of the governed has not been, until the recent Jones Bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Wilson, a recognized axiom of government...