Mr. Balfour, announced his resignation at special meeting of the Executive of the City Conservative Association, the object of which had not been stated in advance. 'A number of City bankers and merchants were also invited. The announcement was received with regretful silence.
Mr. Balfour said that he hoped still to do good service to his party, but asked to be released from the ud increasing strain of Mr. Balfour further is constituents that he was willing to retain his seat as Jong as was acceptable to them.
resignation has caused the utmost surprise in the Lobbics, and some consternation among the Unionists. It is intimated that ill-health has been the primary cause of Mr. Balfour's step.
It is conjectured that Mr. Austen Chamberlain or Mr. Walter Long will be the new leader. There is much speculation as to whether Lord Lansdowne will remain leader the Upper House.—Revter.
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