28 APRIL 1925
While there is apprehension that the election of Field-Marshal von Hindenburg to the Presidency portends a revival of militarism and monarchism in Germany, the belief is held by the Republican parties that Hindenburg will make no disturbing changes in foreign policy. France, however, is anxious, and Mr J. W. Gerard, American Ambassador in Berlin during the war, commenting on the result of the election, describes it as a danger to world peace.
The Earl of Balfour is to join the Cabinet as Lord President of the Council, in succession to the late Lord Curzon. The Marquis of Salisbury will be the Leader of the House of Lords.
This is Budget day. At a special meeting of the Cabinet Mr Churchill, it is understood, explained his proposals to his colleagues.
Sir Alfred Mond, speaking at Chelmsford, defended his proposals for the relief of unemployed, and said he would allow nobody to get in the way of his scheme being tried if he could help it.
Mr W. Dobbie, President of the National Union of Railwaymen, predicted a labour crisis on the railways when the companies rejected the men’s demands.
The National Joint Emergency Commission had a meeting with the building employers and workers over Summer Time hours and reached a decision (not yet published) which it is hoped will end the existing difficulties.
Mr Coppock, the secretary of the National Federation of Building Trade Operatives, said in London that his Federation were prepared to give Lord Weir the opportunity to erect his houses if he paid the price for the labour he used.