The Archive · 1932

Sir John Simon Explains

London, Oct, 20, The attitude of the Liberals remaining in the Cabinet was clarified by Sir John Simon, Steretary of State for Foreign Affairs, during the debate in the House of Commons this evening.

He adopted a tone of paternal proof towards Sir Herbert Samuel who recently resigned from the po: of Home Secretary in the Cabinet.

Sir John illustrated his remarks quotations from Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Cobden and appealed to any of his "old colleagues who were in position of honest doubt" to consider the present. anxious situ tion on many issues with which the country: was faced before withdrawing their support from the National

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