London, Mar. 16.
Serious differences of opinion have arisen within the Cabinet over the Spanish and Czechoslovakian problems, well-informed circles stated here this evening. A Cabinet crisis may possibly result.
It is understood that the younger members of the Cabinet, such as Mr. W. S. Morrison, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Leslie Here-Belisha, Sec-
Secretary, and Mr. Malcolm Mar-Donald, Secretary for Dominions, desire the Government to make clear that it will not tolerate violation of Czechoslovakia's independence, while other Ministers, chiefly Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary, are opposed to such action.
Several members of the Cabinet, including Mr. Here-Belisha, are advocating strong action to prevent the Germans and Italians from becoming masters of Spain.
It is reported that Mr. Here-Belisha has threatened to resign unless the Cabinet accepts his views. If he did so, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald would probably follow suit.
Such a situation would compel the wemment to hold new elections vhich the Conservative Party wishes to avoid doing at all cost.
Various contradictory rumours are widespread announcing either a Cabinet reshuffle or the resignation of the present Government and the formation of a new Cabinet under Mr. Winston Churchill—Hava:
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