GEORGE

(1832-1904), king of Saxony s. of King John; succ. his bro. King Albert (1902); distinguished for military abilities. GEORGE, RT. HON. DAVID LLOYD (1863), Brit. statesman; 6. at Manchester, s. of William George, sometime master of Hope Street Unitarian Schools, Liverpool; educated at Llanystymdwy National School and privately; qualified as solicitor (1884); began public career as militant Nonconformist; entered Parliament at fiercely contested by election (1890) for Carnarvon boroughs, which he has since represented. In 19045 led the Welsh Educational agitation; president of Board of Trade in the (1905-8);, chancellor of the Exchequer (1908-15); his Budget of 1909, with its novel proposals for land taxation, thrown out by House of Lords and led to general election of 1910. On outbreak of World War he took measures which enabled Brit. credit to sustain the shock succe fully; early in 1915 was appointed minister of munitions in which office he displayed organizing ability and ceasele energy. On tragic death of Kitchener, succeeded him as secretary of war. in circumstances still obscure, he proposed small war cabinet from which the prime minister was to be excluded. After failure of attempts at compromise, resigned; and as he was supported by Unionist leaders, Mr. Asquith and his lieutenants retired. For the military events of Mr. Lloyd George’s administration, see i WoriD War. Following on the Armistice he went to the country (Dec. 1918), thereby incurring criticism for delaying the Peace Conference. He was returned to power with a huge majority, the non-Coalition Liberals being practically wiped out, only twenty eight being succe ful at the polls. For his labors at the Peace Conferences, see article under that head. Other important incidents in the first half of 1920 were the introduction of 23 Home Rule Bill, a Budget and a new Agricultural Bill. Lloyd George in 1921 took an active part in many conferences on the political and economic conditions of Hurope. In 1922 his aggre ive attitude towards Turkey and a general wearine with his policies resulted in the defeat of the Coalition Cabinet by the Conservatives. He was, however returned to Parliament. He visited tha U. 8. in 1923. See Enauanp.