London, Nov. 2.
The "Irish Times" states that Viscount Morley of Blackburn, Secretary of State for India since 1905, has intimated to Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Premier, his wish to retire. The journal adds that the Earl of Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, will succeed him.
representative of Reuter's Agency, upon inquiring at the India Office, was informed that no announcement was to be made.
The "Daily Chronicle" says that the report is undoubtedly correct.—Ezelusive Service.
Lord Morley is seventy-two years old—Ep,
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