Unlike the resignations of Mr. Anthony Eden, Mr. Alfred Duil-Cooper and Sir Samuel Hoare, who in their time, also caused sensations, the resignation of Mr. Here-Belisha continues to be a mystery and explanations are keenly awaited in British political quarters.
Representatives of all parties contacted by Havas agreed that some explanation of the young statesman's sudden resignation should be given the House of Commons.
Mr. Chamberlain apparently asked Mr. Here-Belisha to give up the War portfolio and instead assume the pre-Sidency of the Board of Trade, it was stated. The War Secretary refused and said he would rather resign.
The mystery of the whole affair abides in the Premier's reasons for wishing to shift the capable War Secretary who, according to British Political quarters, has gained wide respect for his efficient reorganization of the Army.
The Premier is understood to have told Mr. Here-Belisha that there The article's allegation that the Allies are making attempts on the northern countries' independence, however, met only with ridicule here funny coming from the USSR. which has concluded "mutual aid with three small countries, and with a fourth because agree to such a treaty.
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