It is generally agreed that the reason for Mr. Eden's resignation lies in disagreement between himself and the Prime Minister concerning the method and the date of approach by Great Britain to Italy. Mr. Chamberlain is understood to desire immediate conversations while Mr. Eden is stated to have held that settlement of the Spanish problem should precede such an Approach to Italy.
Anxiety is expressed in some quarters over the possible repercussions to Mr. Eden's resignation Mr. Eden's policy, it is pointed out, is based on the principles of the League of Nations, and undoubtedly has a great following in the country. It is also the policy of the Liberal National and National Labour groups, and if these should decide to support Mr, Eden, some quarters suggest that the Government will be irreparably impaired and a General Election result.
Mr. Walter Elliot, Secretary of State for Scotland, and Mr. W. S. Morrison Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, have been mentioned as backing Mr. Eden. Mr. Winston Churchill appears strongly to support much of Mr. Eden's viewpoint, while many Conservatives may doubt the wisdom of modifying his attitude.
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