Mr. Ramsay MacDonald Criticised by Former Colleagues ROADCASTING to the Nat ion his credentials as those of "National duty" and his obedience to the call of duty irrespective of the consequence: Mr. Ramsay MacDonald has formed his National Emergency Government according to a Reuter message from London.
The Prime Minister has faced ithe landslide of his party. It is bigger than was expected, for only between 20 and 50 followers remain to him from his own Party, The new Government has been sworn in and kissed hands "at Buckingham Palace.
The Cabinet consists of tin Ministers only.
Outside the Cabinet the Secretaryship of State for Ws remains to be filled.
In a private letter Mr. MacDonald informs his late and present loyal followers that his action was dictated by res for the credit of the country \broad and was due to no "banker's ramp".
The allegation by Daily Herald" which has backed the recalcitrant Labour. majority, that there has been any dictation by foreign financial interests is indignantly and officially denied.
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