Bridging the gap of their differences is the firmer attitude adopted by the Premier in his foreign policy, these quarters asserted. Moves have been made for preparing the return of Mr. Eden to ministerial office. His resumption of official duties is expected during the Cabinet reshuffle held probable shortly after January, 1939.
Leading to appeasement between Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Eden are said to have been the "revolt" of the junior Under-Secretaries of State and the action taken by the War. Secretary, Int. Leslie Here-Belisha, who is alleged to have threatened to resign but agreed to suspend his decision until the Cabinet reshuffle.
The Prime Minister, observers asserted, has asked all his Ministers to maintain silence until his return from Rome next month.
Upon this visit depends the date of Mr. Eden's return to office, the same quarters declared. If the Rome parleys permit counting upon serious progress along the line of political appeasement, Mr, Eden may remain outside he Government for some time longer for "reasons of opportunity."—Havas.
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