More Expert Knowledge May Be Drafted In London, May 24.
The eventuality of a Cabinet reshuffle was considered in the press here this morning, papers as widely divergent in opinion as the "Daily Express" and the "Daily Herald" agreeing as-to the probability of changes in the Ministry.
"The reconstruction of the Cabinet and the reallocation of the heaviest Ministerial duties are understood to be under consideration," the "Daily Express" stated, "The objects will be first to introduce new blood and expert knowledge into the Cabinet and secondly to relieve the hardest worked Ministers of some of the more pressing responsibilities."
"Important developments are not expected before the King returns next month," the paper added.
The "Daily Herald" writes that the reshuffle may take place shortly after the Whitsuntide holiday and that it would be inspired by the fact that many members of the majority are openly criticizing the policy of certain Ministers.—Havas.
Meanwhile the strike at the Componys Lun Chang mill on Pootung Point continued yesterday, British sailors guarding the property being relieved by a detachment of the Seaforth Highlanders in the morning. Negotiations were at present continu. ing between the British and Japanese Consular authorities for the withdrawal of. the British troops, it was stated, although this step would not be taken until a Japanese guarantee had been received to afford protection to the property and io Britons employed at the mill.
It will be recalled that the strike at the Lun Chang mill broke out on Saturday morning following the dismissal of a Chinese employee in the electricians shop, who had previously been warned and who had been discovered attempting to incite the mill workers to strike. AS a result of his. dismissal workers in the power house and mechanics' shop downed tools, the result being that the mill was' forced to close down owing to the cutting off of the electricity supply. After a British employee had been injured by the strikers, it was decided to send a party of sailors to the mill, this having the effect of quietening the demonstrators, who peacefully left the premises.
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