d cheers.] In the
blaze thus kindled internal discussions melted away, and the whole
nation was joined in a wonderful moral union, which will prove our
greatest source of strength in the severe struggle which faces us, and
which must lead us by our own virtue, and not by benevolent
concessions from others, to the accomplishment of the highest
destinies of the country. [Loud and prolonged cheers.]

[Illustration]

Britain's Cabinet and Munitions

A Coalition Ministry with Lloyd George in a New Office

The formation of a British coalition Cabinet was announced
on May 25, 1915, with the creation of a new office of
Minister of Munitions, to which Lloyd George was transferred
from the Chancellorship of the Exchequer. Below is given the
official list of the new Ministers and their offices. In the
third column are indicated the same offices as held under
the late Liberal Administration. The eight members of the
Opposition included in the new Cabinet are indicated by an
asterisk:

Coalition Late Liberal
Cabinet. Cabinet.

Prime Minister Mr. Asquith Mr. Asquith.
Minister without portfolio Lord Lansdowne* ----
Lord Chancellor Sir S. Buckmaster Lord Haldane.
President of Council Lord Crewe Lord Beauchamp.
Lord Privy Seal Lord Curzon* Lord Crewe.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. McKenna Mr. Lloyd George.
Home Secretary Sir J. Simon Mr. McKenna.
Foreign Minister Sir E. Grey Sir E. Grey.
Colonial Secretary Mr. Bonar Law* Mr. Harcourt.
India Office Mr. Chamberlain* Lord Crewe.
War Office Lord Kitchener Lord Kitchener.
Minister of Munitions (new) Mr. Lloyd George ----
Admiralty Mr. Balfour* Mr. Churchill.
Board of Trade Mr. Runciman Mr. Runciman.
Local Government Board Mr. Long* Mr. H. Samuel.
Duchy of Lancaster Mr. Churchill Hon. E. Montagu.
Irish Secretary Mr. Birrell Mr. Birrell.
Scottish Office Mr. McKinnon Wood Mr. McKinnon Wood.
Agriculture Lord Selborne* Lord Lucas.
Works Office Mr. Harcourt Lord Emmott.
Education Board